WHITNEY BODEGA LLC
6990 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Florida, 34228
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed D. Salasso with out food handlers training. Observed D Salasso, D. Rosa with out proof of food handlers training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed D. Rosa food handlers certification. D. Salasso is in the process of obtaining his certification. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 05-04-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in 2 door reach in cooler on cooks line line. **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation on cooks line without a hair restraints. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer oil being stored on floor along wall in prep are. Operator moved oil off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment on cooks line without line. Employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working queue bottles on cooks line without line with out labels identifying products. **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 dish machine not sanitizing. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **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 over raw ground beef in 2 drawer reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved chicken below beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef burgers in 2 drawer reach-in on cooks line. Operator stated they had been in the cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed bags of ice on beef to bring down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking utensils in hand wash sink in food prep area. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge H. McElfresh with our proof of manager certification. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizer levels. **Warning**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed D. Salasso with out food handlers training. Observed D Salasso, D. Rosa with out proof of food handlers training. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in food prep area. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line across from grill with separated gasket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: Operator stated gasket have been ordered. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line across from grill with separated gasket. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets on cook line reach-in coolers soiled. **Warning**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers on clean dish rack.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self closer on back door in kitchen area leading to outside broken and not working. **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.Observed approximately 6 small flies at floor drain in dish area. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef Burger 50F, Shrimp 50F. Operator stated items had been in cooler for approximately 2 hours for lunch. Operator removed items and placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Educated operator on Employee Reporting Agreements. E-mailed copies of agreements, operator printed and had all employees sign agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).