BRIDGE TENDER INC
135 Bridge Street
Florida, 34217
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 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).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep tables in the establishment. Operator moved some drinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug for their dumpster.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for the outside bar hand wash sink.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple opened employee drinks in cooler throughout the kitchen. Operator removed some. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the produce walk in cooler fan covers.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Butter (125F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed item on the flat top. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to juice and drink mixers at the outside bar. Operator removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppm. Operator corrected the bucket to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: Crashade Bush expired 4/26/23. Operation has 5 other up to date certified food managers.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back bar hand wash sink used to rinse a cup. Operator instructed the employee on where to properly rinse cups. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - 2 Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation or handling food with bracelets and watches. Educated Person in charge on Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food..
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in bar area across from tiki bar soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized holder. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 in main kitchen area Walk in cooler cooked paste and and Beef Chili date marked 11/27/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both food items.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area employee placed soiled dishes in dish machine and unloaded with same soiled gloves clean dishes. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee put soiled dishes back in dish machine,removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area Walk in cooler cooked paste and and Beef Chili date marked 11/27/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both food items.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in main kitchen area Beef Chili (119F - Hot Holding) Person in charge stated they did not turn on warming unit and it had been in the warming unit for approximately 1 hour. Person in charge put on stove range to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge printed form and hand employees read and sign. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).