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POBLANO MEXICAN GRILL AND BAR #2

5779 53rd Avenue East
Bradenton, Florida, 34203
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10812172

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742049

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage area cand peppers 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 emplo Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in cooler. Person in charge covered food. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in warming box next to cooks line beans 11:30am-1:45pm (110F - Reheating); rice 11:30am- 1:45pm (99F - Reheating) Educated Person in charge on reheating procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line pork (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 4/1/25. Educated Person in charge on cold hold food.Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line pork (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 4/1/25. Educated Person in charge on cold hold food.Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); fresh tomato salsa (56F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated all food had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Person in charge placed all in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in warming box next to cooks line beans 11:30am-1:45pm (110F - Reheating); rice 11:30am- 1:45pm (99F - Reheating) Educated Person in charge on reheating procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over bottles of lemon juice. Person in charge removed lemon juice. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in bar area soda gun and holder soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner not labeled in bar area. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8746144

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area chip container 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
  • 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
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered in Reach in freezer. Person in charge cover food. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cooks line rice (110F - Reheating) at 2:00pm .Person in charge stated it was placed in the warming box at 11:30 am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed on cooks line rice (110F - Reheating) at 2:00pm .Person in charge stated it was placed in the warming box at 11:30 am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for a dump sink in bar area. Person in charge cleaned sink and educated employees. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filed soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8527408

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish room area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area Tortilla Chip container stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with Grease.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid on North side of parking area. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in dry food storage area a dented can on the seam of cut Peppers. Person in charge put in office for return.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Walk in cooler Burrito Tomato sauce made in house date marked 2/28/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Walk in cooler Burrito Tomato sauce made in house date marked 2/28/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Inspection Date: 10/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363626

  • 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 Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Black beans (49F - Cooling) Person in charge stated they were put in the Walk in cooler on 10/15/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the beans.
  • 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 bar area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge refilled dishwasher sanitizer and retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Ground Beef over beef roast. Educated Person in charge and emailed a hand out of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed Raw ground Beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Black beans (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were put in the Walk in cooler on 10/15/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the beans.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar area Handwashing sink used as a beverage dump sink. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing sink. Person in charge removed strainer and cleaned sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler stuffed peppers not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 10/14/23 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site