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LINGER LODGE RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate LINGER LODGE RESTAURANT in BRADENTON has 5 inspections with a 3.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

7205 85th Street Court East
Bradenton, Florida, 34202
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10880039

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine in the server area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor under the shelving in the dry storeroom. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hoods with grease beginning to drip on the ceiling of the hoods and the ansul pipes.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelving in the kitchen below the burners soiled and rusted.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener up front soiled and the can opener in the back storeroom soiled and rusted. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8992737

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the grill with a grease build up.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door across from the dish area without a self closer and exits to the outside.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fish thawing in the hand washing sink in the back kitchen. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781417

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor and under shelves on the floor in the walk in freezer.

Inspection Date: 5/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506052

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine at the bar with a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray and walls.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor and under shelves on the floor. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator removed to clean. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380484

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food and pans of food stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall below the table across from the table for labeling.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent light bulbs over the grill and in the back storage room not covered or protected.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a build up of grease dripping from the wall above the single door oven and over the flat grill.
  • 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 beef stored over raw calamari in walk in cooler. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in back kitchen with a black mold like substance on it. Operator removed to clean. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation