WHITNEY BODEGA LLC
6990 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Florida, 34228
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed bucket of quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator stated the quaternary sanitizer bucket had been out since before lunch and needed changing. Quaternary sanitizer bucket now at 300ppm. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
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).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf directly above Brussel sprouts being actively cut.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment on cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of cooking oil stored on floor outside of walk in cooler.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers on dry storage racks outside of walk in cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed through out kitchen.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand sink located next to cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Person in charge had him put on a hat and wash hands. Corrected On-Site
- 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 Cooked Potatoes in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen not date marked. Person in charge stated that they were prepared on 7/9/23 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).