BRIDGE TENDER INC
135 Bridge Street
Florida, 34217
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
13
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in outside with black mold like substance.
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed building up of lime scale in the dish machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen with build up of excess grease and soil.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above make table next to clean dishes. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed music speakers on shelf in kitchen next to clean dishes. Operator removed speakers. **Corrected On-Site**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear containers in dish area. Operator was removing containers to be rewarded and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen rusted and pitted.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water on floor of beer cooler. Operator moved water off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in produce cooler.
- 33-27-4:Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain.Observed standing water in dumpster area.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door to mop sink from food prep area with out a self closer.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket not a proper strength. Educated operator on proper strength. Operator corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over shredded chicken in the reach-in make station at the end of the cook line. Operator turned moved fish below cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area and in kitchen. Operator replaced both. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in front bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoops in flour, breading and coconut. **Warning**
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in front bathroom. **Warning**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on slicer in back food prep area. Operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear storage container near dish machine. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk in produce cooler in back food prep area. Operator moved pickles off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven door handle on cooks line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on end of cooks line. **Warning**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from ceiling next to sprinkler head in kitchen. **Warning**
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer bucket to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burgers over rice in 2 door reach in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed fish dip from 8/19, operator voluntarily discarded product. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (50F); Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Mahi (47F - Cold Holding); Grouper (47F - Cold Holding) Observed in single door, 2 drawer reach-in cooler at end of cook line. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (50F); Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Mahi (47F - Cold Holding); Grouper (47F - Cold Holding) Observed in single door, 2 drawer reach-in cooler at end of cook line. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).