SOFRA
With 6 inspections documented, SOFRA maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating in BRADENTON. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
606 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, Florida, 34205
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/12/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13610416
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor and shelf under compressor in walk in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door handles. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of pizza ovens.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with food debris. Observed stained cutting board on top of reach in cooler across from pizza ovens. Observed oven door handles soiled.
12/18/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13597488
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 4 basic
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 commercially priced reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its package before thawing. Operator disposed of the product willingly. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored above their prep table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of canola oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed approximately only half of their tags date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **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 in the ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
12/16/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10871207
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 3 int, 4 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 commercially priced reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its package before thawing. Operator disposed of the product willingly. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 above their prep table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of canola oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the bar. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially priced reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its package before thawing. Operator disposed of the product willingly. Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed approximately only half of their tags date marked. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the ware washing area. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for the employees. Warning
6/5/2025· 9mo ago
Visit ID: 10838880
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in 83F degree standing water. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the right side soda gun for the bar.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available for the warewash hand sink.
5/12/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8735580
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 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 dish room Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge ran dishwasher 2 time and Dishwasher (Chlorine recheck 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site
2/14/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8610482
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board heavily grooved in kitchen.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at server area hand sink.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not wrapped or covered.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid in it. Owner labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site