FLORIDAYS WOODFIRE GRILL & BAR
12332 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, Florida, 34209
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tile missing in kitchen at the end of the cook line. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen alone server area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed multiple ceiling tile missing in kitchen at the end of the cook line. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen along server area missing. **Time Extended**
- 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line engaged in food preparation without a beard guard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed employees engaged in food preparation with out beard guards at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tile missing in kitchen at the end of the cook line. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen alone server area. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees coffee on shelf above single door flip top make station at cookline next to clean dishes. Employee removed coffee. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line engaged in food preparation without a beard guard. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of pickles stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved all pickles to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of single serve take home containers stored on the floor next to ice machine. Employee moved take home containers off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve foil container on the top shelf of cook line not inverted. Employee inverted foil containers. Observed single serve foil containers next to ice machine not inverted. Employee inverted foil containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of potato chip on cook line below 4 burner stove not covered. Employee covered food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 flies in back food preparation area on and around slicer. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walking cooler raw bacon over containers of sauces and greens. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef patties over fish in 2 drawer reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee moved raw ground beef patties below fish. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent dropping in waitstaff cabinet on outside deck next to water, located next to ice machine. 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 tags not kept in chronological order. Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date used. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser at bar area with mold like substance in soda guns. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar area being used as a dump sink. 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 back food preparation area and no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator replaced both paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2025
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 3/7/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no identifier for tuna on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Thomas R. without food handlers certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed Thomas R food handlers training expired. Operator has testing scheduled for all employees on 01/13/25 to update all food handlers certification. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
10
Total
22
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 ice machine in kitchen and in out side waitstaff area with black mold like substance. Warning
- 05-04-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach -in coolers on cooks line. Operator placed there meters in all reach-in coolers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above acoustic ceiling tile India machine area. 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 employee purses next to silver ware on shelf in waitstaff area. Waitstaff removed purses. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 waitstaff employees nagged in food prep with multiple rings. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear containers in back food prep area. Operator removed container for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef on floor in walk-in freezer.operator moved beef to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. E-mailed copy to operator. Operator hung poster. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in men's room . Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry indish area next to clean dis rack. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over celery in 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line across from fryers. Operator moved tuna below celery. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Jalapeño popper 51F, beef chunks 51F, pesto 46F, chimichurri sauce 45F, Floridays sauce 48F, sautéed mushrooms and onions 50F, American cheese 49F, Monterey Jack cheese 50F, mango chutney 48F, Cole slaw 49F, sliced cheddar 48F, Swiss cheese slices 51F, tartar sauce 51, cut lettuce 52F. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Jalapeño popper 51F, beef chunks 51F, pesto 46F, chimichurri sauce 45F, Floridays sauce 48F, sautéed mushrooms and onions 50F, American cheese 49F, Monterey Jack cheese 50F, mango chutney 48F, Cole slaw 49F, sliced cheddar 48F, Swiss cheese slices 51F, tartar sauce 51, cut lettuce 52F. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no cleanup plan for vomit. E-mailed copy to operator. Operator printed and hung vomit clean up poster. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in back food prep area soiled with food debris. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with a pitcher and whisk in it. Operator removed items from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no identifier for tuna on menu. 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. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Thomas R. without food handlers certification. 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 employee health reporting agreements. E- mailed copy to operator. Operator had all employees read and sign agreements. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on menu for raw and under cooked foods. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2025 revealed 22 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in dish machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on drink machine at bar area.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler facing building in bar area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in back food prep area fish in standing water thawing. Educated employee on proper thawing. Employee moved product to cooler thaw. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters are soiled with visible build up of grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused equipment in back food prep area near ice machine.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bottle in back food prep area next to food storage container's. Operator moved sanitizer to chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dish machine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Grill filters over grill have a buildup of soil and grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
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. Both inside and outside ice machines have accumulation of black mold like substance inside and on the outside of machines. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dish machine area. 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. Employees belongings in waitstaff area near food product. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors and floor drains beneath grill, waitstaff area and food prep area near ice machine. Warning
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly trap hanging on dry food storage shelf in kitchen. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun at bar area has an accumulation of black mold like substance. Drink machines in bar area have an accumulation of black mold like substance. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Grill filters over grill have a buildup of soil and grease. Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Carbonara sauce in walk in cooler 103F, operators stated sauce had been made approximately 4 hours earlier. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee use phone and proceed to put gloves on without washing hands. Educated employee on hand washing. Employee washed hands and then put on gloves. Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee placing cut fruit into drink glass with bare hands. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 to 15 Flies in dish area and back food prep area. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray being stored in bar area cooler and by single serve items in indoor waitstaff area. Operator removed both. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in outside waitstaff area being used for other purposes. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 16 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on all soda ice bins. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **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 multiple ceiling tiles with dust build up in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the freezer and walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observe dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been it for approximately 30minutes. Operator placed item in a reach in cooler. Observed in the front server area: ; Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Butter (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed items in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Observed on the server area: Butter at 62F cold holding. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed butter in a walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 expired Darcy Mc. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at multiple hand wash sinks. Operator put in more paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Alyssa B Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
17
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 build up on all soda ice bins. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with dust build up in the establishment. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on the server food prep table. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the freezer and walk in cooler. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple in use knives stored in crack on the cook line. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on a fryer handle on the cook line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the cook line hand wash sink. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observe dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. Warning
- 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat milk in the left side make table. Operator moved the milk. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been it for approximately 30minutes. Operator placed item in a reach in cooler. Observed in the front server area: ; Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Butter (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed items in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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 expired Darcy Mc. Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at multiple hand wash sinks. Operator put in more paper towels. 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 agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and gave them more copies. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Alyssa B Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals in the kitchen. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2023 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).