CORTEZ CLAM FACTORY
Cortez Road West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.observed ceiling over end of cook line and part of bar area with missing stucco. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on single door flip top make station at the end of cook line with cut marks.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under 2 door glass reach in cooler at the end of cook line and bar area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filers on cook line with excessive grease.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed silverware in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed silverware. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
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).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over Grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid on North Side of Building. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine Over 200ppm); Person in charge diluted with water and Triple Sink (Chlorine Retested 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw Seafood stored over bottled drinks in back Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy. Person in charge removed raw Seafood. Corrected On-Site
- 52-03-4:Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed imitation krab balls written on the menu Crabby Balls. Educated Person in charge on Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge washed and sanitized can opener. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 in Reach in cooler on front cooks line Reduced oxygen package tuna in intact ROP. Educated Person in charge on 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. Person in charge removed tuna from ROP. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks front Line Raw ground Beef over raw Clams. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Raw ground Beef. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in main kitchen area. Person in charge stated it was glass cleaner and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).