Gregory Kielma • May 13, 2025
These restaurants failed their May 5-11 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-up inspections are required.
Which Manatee County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors?
These restaurants failed their May 5-11 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-up inspections are required.
Taqueria El Taquito Mix
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
May 7
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
8 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
• High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Warning**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach-in cooler: raw beef (58F - cold holding); cheese (59F - cold holding); cooked pork (55F - cold holding); hot dogs (58F - cold holding); cooked chicken (57F - cold holding.) Educated person in charge on cold holding. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler: raw beef (58F - cold holding); cheese (59F - cold holding); cooked pork (55F - cold holding); hot dogs (58F - cold holding); cooked chicken (57F - cold holding.) Educated person in charge on cold holding. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
Taqueria El Taquito Mix
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
May 8
Emergency order callback complied. Zero violations.
Which Sarasota County restaurants had high priority violations?
The following restaurants were issued warnings or recommended for administrative complaints due to failed inspections May 5-11:
Englewoods on Dearborn
362 W. Dearborn St., Englewood
Parris Bradenton Sarasota
May 8
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
3 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
• High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 15 small flying insects in kitchen area near cooks line and prep area. Landing on clean plates, cutting boards at cooks line and prep tables. Observed 10 small flying insects at dump sink at closed indoor bar. **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties, lamb and shrimp in top of make table coolers over butter and sauces. Employees moved raw items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Englewoods on Dearborn
362 W. Dearborn St., Englewood
May 9
Call back replied. Zero violations.
Plantation Golf and Country Club
500 Rockley Blvd., Venice
May 5
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
16 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations:
• High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine not reaching 160F for high temperature sanitation. Instructed operator dishware and equipment must be properly sanitized in three compartment sink. **Warning**
• High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler one pound raw thawed cod fish in reduced oxygen packaging done onsite. Operator stated it had not been frozen the entire time. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed thawed fish reduced oxygen packing done onsite in walk-in cooler without label or date. **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in reach-in cooler at salad station over bread and sliced cold cuts. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed diced onions, shredded cheese, and sour cream on counter at end of salad bar buffet not covered or protected. **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 butter portions, diced onions, shredded cheese and sour cream on counter at salad bar buffet that was not properly time marked. Operator stated it had been placed out more than four hours prior. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Which Manatee County restaurants had high priority violations?
The following restaurants were issued warnings or recommended for administrative complaints due to failed inspections May 5-11:
La Hacienda Marisqueria Alexa
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
May 6
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Seven total violations, with two high-priority violations:
• High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortilla shells stored in to-go bag. **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over sour cream in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
Metro Diner
4726 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
May 8
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
16 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
• High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground pork in same bin as raw turkey. Operator separated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs at 48F and diced tomato at 48F. Operator stated items had been in single-door flip-top for approximately one hour. Operator placed ice on items to rapidly cool items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Miller's Ale House
7175 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton
May 7
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
9 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it remains frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The manager discarded the salmon. **Warning**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach-in cooler on the right side of the cook line: blue cheese (52F - cold holding); cut tomatoes (54F - cold holding); cheddar cheese (55F - cold holding); leafy greens (57F - cold holding); cooked eggs (54F - cold holding.) Manager stated the items were stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items. Butter (79F - cold holding) stored at room temperature in the back preparation area of the kitchen. Manager stated the butter was stored at room temperature overnight. Manager discarded the butter. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach-in cooler on the right side of the cook line: blue cheese (52F - cold holding); cut tomatoes (54F - cold holding); cheddar cheese (55F - cold holding); leafy greens (57F - cold holding); cooked eggs (54F - cold holding.) Manager stated the items were stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items. Butter (79F - cold holding) stored at room temperature in the back preparation area of the kitchen. Manager stated the butter was stored at room temperature overnight. Manager discarded the butter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Miller's Ale House
7175 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton
May 8
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Stone Bowl
5516 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
May 7
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
16 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
• High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator primed dishmachine. Dishmachine now at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor and on sleeves of single-serve items in outside storage shed containing single-serve items. **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner on bottom shelf of table with rice cooker, next to knives. Operator removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
Stone Bowl
5516 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
May 8
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Taqueria De Leon
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
May 10
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
11 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
• High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Warning**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in handwashing sink raw shell eggs (85F - cold holding.) Person in charge stated they had been out since 5/9/25. Person in charge discarded. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in handwashing sink raw shell eggs (85F - cold holding.) Person in charge stated they had been out since 5/9/25. Person in charge discarded. **Warning**
Taqueria Los Sebastianes
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
May 6
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Eight total violations, with five high-priority violations:
• High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 15 small flying insects in the truck. **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over shredded cheese in the reach-in cooler. **Warning**
• High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately three roaches in the dry storage compartment of the truck. **Warning**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in their reach-in cooler: milk (60F - cold holding); eggs (66F - cold holding); sour cream (66F - cold holding); shredded cheese (66F - cold holding); whipped cream (66F - cold holding); beef (66F - cold holding); beans (66F - cold holding); cooked vegetables (66F - cold holding.) Operator stated it had been off for over 24 hours. Instructed the operator to dispose of the product. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their reach-in cooler: milk (60F - cold holding); eggs (66F - cold holding); sour cream (66F - cold holding); shredded cheese (66F - cold holding); whipped cream (66F - cold holding); beef (66F - cold holding); beans (66F - cold holding); cooked vegetables (66F - cold holding.) Operator stated it had been off for over 24 hours. Instructed the operator to dispose of the product. **Warning**
Taqueria Los Sebastianes
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
May 7
Call back — administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up needed:
Four high-priority violations:
• High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed three small flying insects in the truck. **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat food in the cooler. **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed approximately three roaches in their dry storage compartment. **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed shell eggs at 56F in their cooler. Operator stated it had been there for approximately three hours. **Admin Complaint**
WinG House Bar and Grill
2015 60th Ave. E., Ellenton
May 8
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
• High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach above the pizza oven and one live roach on the wall at the chicken station on the cook line. **Warning**
WingHouse Bar and Grill
2015 60th Ave. E., Ellenton
May 9
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.
How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?
If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.
Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database.
What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?
Basic violations are those considered against best practices.
A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.
An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."
An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.
A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Roaches, rodent droppings, no potable running water found at Sarasota area restaurants
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