KIWI STYLE FISH AND CHIPS

East Bay Drive
Florida, 34217
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8873333

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on all kitchen equipment soiled with grease and food residue. Repeat Violation
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excess grease and soil build up beneath flat to grill and fryer in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fronts side and gaskets of equipment soiled with grease and food residue. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill soiled with excess grease.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in kitchen at mop sink not hung to dry.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef burger patty's over shrimp in reach in cooler on the front line. Operator moved shrimp. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb outside at mop sink without a vaccum breaker.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food preparation surface at 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with grease and food residue.

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8872990

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781526

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salt. Operator removed solo cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on 3 reach in coolers with build up of soil. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers on wire shelf in kitchen across from dish area with moisture. Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors beneath equipment and all through kitchen with build up of soil and grease. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in reach in chest freezer. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket and front and sides on all 3 cooler with build up of soil in kitchen. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon over mixed greens and sliced cheese in 2 door make station at the end of cook line. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 door reach in cooler across from fryers. Shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); Fish (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated fish and shrimp had been in out of cooler through lunch time, approximately 2 hrs. Operator put items on ice to rapid cool. Warning
  • 27-24-5:Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated there is no hot water in establishment. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand washing sink at 78F. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8642507

  • 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor below the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple forks buried in a container of bread crumbs and observed the two scoop handles in contact with food in containers of fries. Operator tossed the bread crumbs and removed the French fry scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506977

  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor below the cook line. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple forks buried in a container of bread crumbs and observed the two scoop handles in contact with food in containers of fries. Operator tossed the bread crumbs and removed the French fry scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation 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 raw chicken stored over raw beef in the cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the mop splitter. 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 employee training. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8490510

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in kitchen: employee beverage stored on wire storage rack directly above kitchen utensils. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 in kitchen: Employee cell phone store on prep counter at roll top reach in cooler. Employee removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door not self closing. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. Observed in kitchen: Wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep counter.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided Big 6 handout to operator. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provided Clean up plan hand out to operator. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provided reporting agreement to operator. Operator signed. **Corrective Action Taken**