ELLENTON CAFE

7044 US-301 N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

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3911 US 301 N

Ellenton, FL

4705 US 301 N.

Ellenton, FL

3428 US HWY 301 N

Ellenton, FL

4219 US HWY 301 N

Ellenton, FL

6210 US HWY 301 N

Ellenton, FL

1515 51 AVE E

Ellenton, FL

1525 E 51 AVE

Ellenton, FL

2219 60 AVE E

Ellenton, FL

SUPER 81.1mi

5218 17TH ST E

Ellenton, FL

100 RIVERFRONT DR

Bradenton, FL

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/24/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in kitchen rusted.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed walk in cooler floor rusted.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed floor cleaner stored next to canned goods. Owner moved floor cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Owner cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rear kitchen hand sink blocked with bottle brush and scrubbing pad. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both kitchen hand sinks.Owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee missing proof of training.
Food Inspector #8869997
2025-01-24
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 8/30/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8869466
2024-08-30
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 8/23/2024

High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee with rubber bracelet on arm. **Warning**
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food pre employee with no beard guard. **Warning**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom right corner of rear exit door. **Warning**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in women's public restroom. **Warning**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of brown gravy not labeled in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of tomato soup. Owner removed from shelf. **Warning**
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine not sanitizing. 0ppm. Owner set up three part sink to sanitize dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed food prep employee crack raw shell eggs then pick up squeeze bottle without washing hands. Manager told employee he then washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes load dirty dishes then proceed to touch clean dishes. Owner coached employee then he washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat foods. Owner moved salmon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear kitchen hand sink. **Warning**
  • 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 container of brown gravy prepared 8/20 not labeled. **Warning**
Food Inspector #8727990
2024-08-23
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).