LITTLE JO-TO
LITTLE JO-TO in BRADENTON has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
5911 53 AVE E
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10936430
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in front kitchen area soda stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.Person in charge removed cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.observed in reach in cooler cooked rice (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 11/4/25.educated Person in charge on cooling procedure and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler cooked rice (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 11/4/25.educated Person in charge on cooling procedure and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Inspection Date: 2/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8846180
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups wet nesting. Person in charge separated cup. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed in main kitchen area single service bowls not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Soy sauce bucket stored on floor in main kitchen area.Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap and went to clean side of dish machine and started stacking clean dished.educated Person in charge on handwashing procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Employee placed soiled dishes back in dish machine and rewashed hand with soap. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8845650
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/31/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735603
- 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access in outside mop sink. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over hood and fryer hood filter soiled with grease. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in main kitchen Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink and call for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 returned from outside building and put on clean gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on clean gloves. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee removed gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in reach in cooler in front kitchen area raw Chicken over unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Beef over soy sauce and Egg roll sauce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Beef. Corrected On-Site 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 in reach in cooler in main kitchen area Raw Chicken over raw Seafood. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in men's bathroom 1 live roach. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food preparation table in front kitchen area Fresh Garlic in Butter (52F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated in had been on the table for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Inspection Date: 2/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8565580
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed