Rodent droppings temporarily close Bradenton restaurant, also found at Sarasota eatery
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Sarasota-Manatee best restaurant inspections
The following restaurants, food trucks or caterers, listed in alphabetical order, passed their inspections Sept. 10-16 with zero violations:
3 Bridges Brewing, 1765 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
Food Vigilantes, 4459 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Il Petraro Pizza Food Truck, 7004 Mauna Loa Blvd., Sarasota
McDonald's, 5821 Derek Ave., Sarasota
Mitaka Ramen, 5943 Factory Shops Blvd., Ellenton
RiMa Cheese & Charcuterie, 3413 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Tacos La Casita, 1537 Main St., Sarasota
Waterlefe Golf and River Club, 995 Fish Hook Cove, Bradenton
Sarasota County restaurant inspections with high-priority violations
The following restaurants, listed in alphabetical order, were issued warnings, recommended for administrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspections Sept. 10-16:
Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill
1500 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota
Sept. 14
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
27 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked pasta in the reach-in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed blue cheese date marked 8/24. Observed feta cheese date marked 8/25. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed blue cheese date marked 8/24. Observed feta cheese date marked 8/25. The operator discarded the above food products.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (46F - cold holding); cooked chicken (46F - cold holding); cooked ribs (45F - cold holding); raw shrimp (45F - cold holding); raw grouper (47F - cold holding); raw ground beef (44F - cold holding); sour cream (45F - cold holding); Swiss cheese (45F - cold holding); raw beef (44F - cold holding) in the walk-in cooler. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (46F - cold holding); cooked chicken (46F - cold holding); cooked ribs (45F - cold holding); raw shrimp (45F - cold holding); raw grouper (47F - cold holding); raw ground beef (44F - cold holding); sour cream (45F - cold holding); Swiss cheese (45F - cold holding); raw beef (44F - cold holding) in the walk-in cooler. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill
1500 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota
Sept. 15
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
5354 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Sept. 13
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face and then handle clean utensils without washing hands. Operator had employee wash hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat violation from 6/28/23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Der Dutchman
3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota
Sept. 11
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
15 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed listed cans in the dry storage area dented: 3 cans of sausage gravy, 1 can of ketchup, 1 can of chicken noodle soup, 1 can of cream of chicken, and 1 can of black beans. Operator set cans aside for disposal. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and then touch clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on the floor of the back dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer a sanitizer bucket stored next to food in the prep area. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Der Dutchman
3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota
Sept. 13
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Fork & Hen SRQ
2801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Sept. 15
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
12 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front make table: chicken (44F - cold holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2 hours. Operator put ice on the chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
Isan Thai Restaurant
5758 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Sept. 15
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
9 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready-to-eat cut vegetables in the reach-in cooler in the dish area. The operator properly stored the raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
Millie's
3900 Clark Road, Sarasota
Sept. 13
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in three door reach-in cooler on cook line cold holding: egg mix 49F, cut tomatoes 48F, cooked vegetables 48F, ham steak 49F, ambient 48F. Operator to ice proteins and call for service. **Warning*
Millie's
3900 Clark Road, Sarasota
Sept. 14
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Salty Jim’s Island Bar & Grill
3655 Webber St., Sarasota
Sept. 11
Call back — administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Observed in kitchen make table: sliced tomatoes 50F, hard boiled eggs 49F, shredded cheese 48F, ambient shell eggs 50F. Operator stated food had been in there approximately 2 hours. Operator placed food in the reach-in cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Salty Jim’s Island Bar & Grill
3655 Webber St., Sarasota
Sept. 13
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Uncle Wen’s China Express
1100 N. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota
Sept. 14
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
10 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line make table: shrimp (47F - cold holding); chicken (54F - cold holding); beef (52F - cold holding). Operator stated food had been in there for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed food into the working reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Uncle Wen’s China Express
1100 N. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota
Sept. 15
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Upper Crust Cafe & Bakery
213 W. Venice Ave., Venice
Sept. 11
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
27 total violations, with 7 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then handle clean plates without washing hands in between. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling raw shell eggs and changed gloves but did not wash hands. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed zip lock bags of shrimp in reach-in freezer over croissants and bags of cooked potatoes and vegetables. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill station make table: diced tomatoes (57F - cold holding); sliced cheese (59F - cold holding); ham (55F - cold holding); turkey (54F - cold holding); fish (59F - cold holding); sausage link (61F - cold holding); cooked onions (60F - cold holding). Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all items. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill station make table: diced tomatoes (57F - cold holding); sliced cheese (59F - cold holding); ham (55F - cold holding); turkey (54F - cold holding); fish (59F - cold holding); sausage link (61F - cold holding); cooked onions (60F - cold holding). Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all items. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed tub of butter on counter next to toast at cooks line with time marked. Employee stated butter had out for 2.5 hours and marked time correctly on butter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter at cooks line next to grill. Observed bottle of hand sanitizer on clean dish rack over clean equipment. Repeat 3-9-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Upper Crust Cafe & Bakery
213 W. Venice Ave., Venice
Sept. 13
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Manatee County restaurant inspections with high-priority violations
The following restaurants, listed in alphabetical order, were issued warnings, recommended for administrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspections Sept. 10-16:
5th Season Diner and Lounge
6515 14th St. W., Bradenton
Sept. 15
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
11 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach-in cooler in main kitchen area across from handwashing sink raw beef steak over alfredo sauce. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy. Person in charge removed raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk-in cooler raw ground beef over beef steak. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to person in charge. Person in charge removed raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area employee cracked raw shell eggs with gloves on. Employee buttered toast and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Educated person in charge on glove use and handwashing sink. Employee discarded toast, removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area employee cracked raw shell eggs with gloves on. Employee buttered toast and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Educated person in charge on glove use and handwashing sink. Employee discarded toast, removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed in front wait staff area chlorine WC solution over 200ppm. Person in charge diluted WC solution with water and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Chang Kao Thai Cuisine
6233 14th St. W., Bradenton
Sept. 15
Emergency order recommended: facility temporarily closed.
4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in back kitchen area dry food storage approximately 15 rodent droppings. Observed in waitstaff beverage area approximately 5 rodent droppings. **Warning**
Chang Kao Thai Cuisine
6233 14th St. W., Bradenton
Sept. 15
Emergency order callback complied. Met inspection standards.
The Club at River Wilderness
2250 Wilderness Blvd. W., Parrish
Sept. 14
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
11 total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented 1 can Arrezzio marinara and 1 can Arrezzio olives from dry storage room. Chef removed from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
Cremesh Coffee and Bakery
1822 59th St. W., Bradenton
Sept. 15
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee in food prep area crack raw shell eggs then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Advised employee that after cracking raw shell eggs hands must be properly washed and dried. Employee then washed hands before engaging in food prep. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee in food prep area use hand wash sink and use only water to clean, no soap. Advised employee hands must be washed with soap and water then properly dried. Employee washed hands with soap and water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon in the dish room reach-in cooler, stored on shelf directly over cooked quiche. Operator moved bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in large reach-in cooler located in dish wash room: Swiss cheese (50F- cold holding); blue cheese (51F - cold holding); feta cheese (49F - cold holding); provolone cheese (51F - cold holding); ham (49F - cold holding); cooked potatoes (52F - cold holding); anchovies (51F - cold holding); butter chips (57F - cold holding); raw bacon (50F - cold holding); chicken stock (50F - cold holding); quiche (54F - cold holding); coleslaw (55F - cold holding); mushroom soup (52F - cold holding); cooked chicken (51F - cold holding); mozzarella (50F - cold holding). Operator stated items had been stored in cooler overnight. Operator discarded all items listed.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in large reach-in cooler located in dish wash room: Swiss cheese (50F- cold holding); blue cheese (51F - cold holding); feta cheese (49F - cold holding); provolone cheese (51F - cold holding); ham (49F - cold holding); cooked potatoes (52F - cold holding); anchovies (51F - cold holding); butter chips (57F - cold holding); raw bacon (50F - cold holding); chicken stock (50F - cold holding); quiche (54F - cold holding); coleslaw (55F - cold holding); mushroom soup (52F - cold holding); cooked chicken (51F - cold holding); mozzarella (50F - cold holding). Operator stated items had been stored in cooler overnight. Operator discarded all items listen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria
4832 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Sept. 14
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
10 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication bottle stored on shelf over prep table next to large reach-in cooler.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves pick up plastic bottle off of floor of cookline and place on prep table. Employee was going to continue to food prep. Advised employee before engaging in food prep hands must be washed and new gloves put on. Advised employee bottle and prep table need to be sanitized. Employee moved plastic bottle to be sanitized, sanitized prep area, washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in nonfood-grade container on shelf above prep line.
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in large reach-in cooler in kitchen: Frijoles (53F - cold holding); cooked rice (55F - cold holding); carne asada (56F - cold holding); shredded chicken (48F - cold holding); pico de gallo (48F - cold holding); chicken wing (48F - cold holding); cooked corn (48F - cold holding); queso (45F - cold holding); cooked potato (46F - cold holding); pork (50F - cold holding); sliced ham (50F - cold holding); butter (51F - cold holding); cooked yuca (46F - cold holding). Operator discarded items.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in large reach-in cooler in kitchen: Frijoles (53F - cold holding); cooked rice (55F - cold holding); carne asada (56F - cold holding); shredded chicken (48F - cold holding); pico de gallo (48F - cold holding); chicken wing (48F - cold holding); cooked corn (48F - cold holding); queso (45F - cold holding); cooked potato (46F - cold holding); pork (50F - cold holding); sliced ham (50F - cold holding); butter (51F - cold holding); cooked yuca (46F - cold holding). Operator discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket in kitchen at 200ppm chlorine. Operator diluted bucket with water. Bucket after dilution 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
Mr. Tequila Mexican Restaurant
491 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Sept. 11
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler in back area of main kitchen: Cooked chicken (48F - cold holding); cooked beef (47F - cold holding.) Both products were date marked 9/9/2023. Educated person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler in back area of main kitchen: Cooked chicken (48F - cold holding); cooked beef (47F - cold holding.) Both products were date marked 9/9/2023. Educated person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Rodent droppings close Bradenton restaurant, found at Sarasota eatery
