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LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO

LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO maintains a 2.0/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in BRADENTON. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 5 reports on file

2715 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, Florida, 34205
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10922054

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 4 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator handling food without a hair restraint. Operator put a hat on. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 78F standing water. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes and coffee filters not properly covered. Operator inverted the boxes and cover the filters. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed their sanitizer buckets stored on the floor.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their cook line sink with plugs and cords inside,and observed the bar sink used as a dump sink. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dish machine.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at the bar and bathroom sink.

4/3/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10708450

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in employee restroom.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap bottom right of exterior kitchen door.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food stored below paper towel dispenser next to hand sink. Chef moved food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of utensils at grill station in 77f water. Chef removed container to wash . Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Kitchen table with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stainless steel table in kitchen area with rust pitting.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on rear exterior hose Bibb.
  • 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 written plan in place.
  • 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 some employees with no written plan on site.

10/30/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8781647

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 basic

  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid on east end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler across from stove range raw scallops over cooked grits. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw scallops. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line. egg and cheese quiche (70F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

10/26/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8461052

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 7 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 fish thawing in bag in drawer with no cut in package. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on 2 door flip top reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 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 cell phone on hand sink and speaker on top of coffee maker.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on the floor in kitchen. Flour bin stored on the floor. Chef moved off floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bag of trash behind dumpster.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no shields on light fixture in dry storage building.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on squeeze bottles. Flour bin not labeled. Chef labeled bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of all purpose cleaner stored on food prep table next to dressing. Chef moved bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black slimy substance interior of ice machine.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device available to temp dish machine.
  • 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 some employees with no written plan in place.

8/1/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8380747

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in cornmeal bin. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 grouper thawing in reach in cooler in packaging. Chef cut slit in bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip top cooler heavily grooved.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe wet stacked pans on shelf in rear storage area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food products stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved product to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled. Chef labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid. Chef labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site