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CORTEZ CLAM FACTORY

Food safety records indicate CORTEZ CLAM FACTORY in BRADENTON has 9 inspections with a 2.6/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 9 reports on file

Cortez Road West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/20/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13535761

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 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. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sink at hand wash sink next to triple sink. E-mailed hand wash sign to operator. Operator printed and hung hand wash signs. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not hung to dry in maintenance closet. Operator hung the mops to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings in walk-in cooler at 46F. Operator stated they had been in and out of the cooler a lot. Operator put ice on wings to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of the soda gun at front bar area with soil and black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized soda gun. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed strainer. Observed utensils in hand wash sink next to triple sink near cook line. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in bar area. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

9/30/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10931173

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in interior of ice machine located in outside hall next to walk-in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of shrimp and a case of bread in walk-in freezer on the floor. Operator moved items of the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in dish room 2 door reach-in cooler gaskets with slime and black mold like substance. Operator cleaned gaskets. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 2 reach-in cooler on cook line.

5/1/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8861376

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 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

1/24/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10764227

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 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**

1/23/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10762851

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 int, 10 basic

  • 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

8/16/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8860872

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/15/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8773718

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 basic

  • 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

3/18/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8551005

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 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

11/13/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8372662

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 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