Dozens of dead roaches found at Bradenton-area restaurant: State health inspections
Florida’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants routinely inspects restaurants, food trucks and other food service establishments for public health and cleanliness issues.
The reports are public information.
During the most recent inspections in Manatee County, restaurants were cited for issues including no employee handwashing or hair restraints.
A Myakka City restaurant was cited for dozens of dead roaches on site.
Here’s what inspectors found:
Angela’s Kitchen, 1707 First St., Bradenton (food truck) — Inspected Dec. 20
High priority: During a follow-up visit for previous violations, an inspector again observed an employee failed to wash hands as necessary. An employee handled a phone and cash and then failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Corrective action was taken.
High priority: Raw bacon was stored over ready-to-eat cheese and bread in a reach-in cooler. Corrective action was taken.
Intermediate: An employee handwash sink was being used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate: Liquid waste from the food truck was not being disposed of properly.
Intermediate: There was no proof of required employee food safety training.
Basic: Food and/or drink items were stored on the floor.
Another follow-up inspection was required.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 5525 Cortez Road W., Bradenton — Inspected Dec. 21
High priority: Employees handled dirty dishes and then failed to wash hands before handling clean dishes. Corrective action was taken.
High priority: Raw animal foods (sausage and bacon) were not properly separated from each other in a walk-in cooler based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Corrective action was taken.
Intermediate: The interior of waffle makers on a rack for clean pots and pans were soiled. Corrective action was taken.
Basic: Six violations, including mold-like substance in an ice machine and soiled floors under equipment on the buffet line.
The restaurant met inspection standards.
Joey D’s Chicago Style Eatery, 6401 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton — Inspected Jan. 4
High priority: Chicken wings that were being held for future use had not been cooled from 135 degrees to 41 degrees within six hours. A stop sale was issued and the wings were discarded.
High priority: Three cans of marinara sauce were dented at the seams. A stop sale was issued and the cans were removed from service.
High priority: Dishmachine sanitizer was not at the proper minimum strength. An inspector took a sanitizer reading of zero. Corrective action was taken. A restaurant operator placed a service call for the machine and set up manual warewashing.
High priority: Gallon containers of cleaning fluid were stored over to-go boxes and plates. Corrective action was taken.
Intermediate: The ice chutes on two soda machines were soiled.
Intermediate: No test kit was at hand to measure the strength of sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Basic: Employee drinks were stored in coolers with food to be served to customers. Corrective action was taken.
A follow-up inspection was required.
Myakka City Grill, 36810 Manatee Ave., Myakka City — Inspected Jan. 3
Intermediate: A manager or person in charge lacked food manager certification.
Basic: An inspector observed approximately 50 dead roaches in various areas of the kitchen and bar area, including around food storage and preparation equipment. No live roaches were observed. A restaurant operator stated that bug spray had been applied the night prior.
Basic: Six other basic violations, including black mold-like substance in an ice machine, food debris and soiled floors in a grill area and grease buildup on the walls and ceiling.
A follow-up inspection was required. The restaurant met inspection standards during a follow-up visit the next day.
Uncle Nick’s N.Y. Style Bagels, Subs & Deli, 5917 Manatee Ave. W. #301, Bradenton — Inspected Jan. 5
High priority: A bottle of medicine was stored in a bake shop next to food. Corrective action was taken.
High priority: Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid were stored next to food and single service cups. Corrective action was taken.
Intermediate: A mixer head was soiled.
Intermediate: A walk-in cooler fan guard was missing.
Basic: Eight violations, including single-service cups, bottled water and cases of food stored on the floor, soiled floors in the bake shop and kitchen and a food employee with no hair restraint.
A follow-up inspection was required.
Editor’s Note: According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, these reports are a “snapshot” of the conditions present at the time of the inspection and are public record. The agency is required to inspect every licensed restaurant at least once per year, but new and “high-risk” establishments tend to be inspected more frequently.
When an emergency shutdown order is given by an inspector, it must first be reviewed and approved by agency supervisors. In order for a business to reopen, an inspector will continue visiting the establishment daily until compliance is met. Some citations may include a financial penalty. Inspectors may also respond to complaints, which can be filed at www.myfloridalicense.com.
The Bradenton Herald’s weekly dirty dining reports list restaurants where inspectors found issues that might concern the average diner — such as unsafe food temperatures, employee hand-washing issues or moldy drink machines — regardless of whether or not the businesses passed inspection.
