VERNONA GOURMET
711 Manatee Avenue East
Bradenton, Florida, 34208
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises.observed 2 dead roaches by cash register Approximately 5 dead roaches in dining area behind reach in cooler 2 dead roaches in kitchen by slicer on floor Approximately 10 dead roaches dish room area. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area in main kitchen area by reach in cooler covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Person in charge cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area reach in cooler raw pork over cooked pork .educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw pork Warning
- 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 Reach in cooler cooked meatloaf dated 4/14, homemade Caesar dressing date marked 4/14/25 and hollandaise date marked 4/6/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live in dish room area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area slicer soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge stated he did not use slicer today. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge stated it was all purpose cleaner and labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink and called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Grill and Fryer in main kitchen area 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
- 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 pork and vegetables (50F - Cooling).educated Person in charge on cooling procedure and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge voluntarily discarded 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 back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink and called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in dishwasher area 2 live roaches. Warning
- 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 pork and vegetables (50F - Cooling).educated Person in charge on cooling procedure and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge voluntarily discarded Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwasher area. Person in charge filled paper towels.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge stated it was all purpose cleaner and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 employee cell phone stored on food preparation table. Person in charge removed phone and sanitized table.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime . Observed over Grill and Fryer in main kitchen area 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
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area pork (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (48F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cream (51F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (48F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated all food products were placed in the reach in cooler on 12/17/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. 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 in main kitchen area pork (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (48F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cream (51F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (48F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated all food products were placed in the reach in cooler on 12/17/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled with dried food debris. Person in charge charged cleaned and sanitized can opener. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwasher area. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 employee cell phone stored on food preparation table. Person in charge removed phone and sanitized table. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Grill and Fryer in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in main kitchen area by coffee maker, coffee filters not covered. Person in charge placed coffee filters in a sealed container. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler raw shell Egg mix over Cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Egg mixture. Corrected On-Site
- 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 main kitchen area Reach in cooler Sausage Gravy date marked 4/5/24 and Hollandaise date marked4/6/24. 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 both items. 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
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler Sausage Gravy date marked 4/5/24 and Hollandaise date marked4/6/24. 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 both items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled with dried food debris. Person in charge charged cleaned and sanitized can opener. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 in main kitchen area ROP Tuna thawing in intact packaging . Educated Person in charge on ROP thawing. Person in charge removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 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 main kitchen area 2 door Reach in cooler Hollandaise sauce date marked 9/25/23. Educated Person in charge on date marking procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area 2 door Reach in cooler Hollandaise sauce date marked 9/25/23. Educated Person in charge on date marking procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded sauce
- 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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in dish room area hand washing sink with soiled dishes. Person in charge removed soiled dishes and washed sink.
- 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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy for employees. Person in charge read and signed agreement. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).