CORTEZ CLAM FACTORY
Cortez Road West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed areas of damaged ceiling in food prep area next to bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed areas of damaged ceiling in food prep area next to bar at the time of this inspection. Operator is in the process of repairing ceiling. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile with water stains and black mold like substance. Operator was in process of cleaning ceiling before the end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed ceiling tile with water stains and black mold like substance. Operator was able to clean up half of the ceiling at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on single door flip top reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Operator stated gasket has been ordered. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front and beneath of 2 door glass reach-in cooler next to bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed floor tiles missing in front and beneath of 2 door glass reach-in cooler next to bar at the time of this inspection. Operator stated tiles have been ordered. **Time Extended**
- 35B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed exterior door from food prep area not sealing when closed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed exterior door from prep area not sealing when closed at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine in back area next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in diced tomato mixture in single door flip top cooler. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed areas of damaged ceiling in food prep area next to bar. **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile with water stains and black mold like substance. Operator was in process of cleaning ceiling before the end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator cut packaging of tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in woman's bathroom with a cover. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on single door flip top reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front and beneath of 2 door glass reach-in cooler next to bar. **Warning**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed 3 reach-iin food coolers of off of bar without ambient thermometers. **Warning**
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed exterior door from food prep area not sealing when closed. **Warning**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings in lower back corner of dish area under 3 compartment sink near exit door. **Admin Complaint**
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster and clam not being kept in chronological order. **Warning**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without a last date served. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes in handwashing sink in food prep area between 3 compartment sink and wall. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 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 copies of Employee health reporting agreements. Operator stated that forms had been destroyed due to hurricane. Provided copy of employee health reporting agreements to operator. Operator made copies and had employees read and sign agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
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 for scoop to dispense diced tomato. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna being thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed tuna from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler in back food prep area. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk (50F - Cold Holding); Half and Half (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Chicken (56F - Cold Holding); (56F); Clam chowder (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items had been in reach-in cooler in prep area from previous day. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk (50F - Cold Holding); Half and Half (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Chicken (56F - Cold Holding); (56F); Clam chowder (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated item had been in reach-in cooler in prep area from previous day. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).