Bridge Tender Inc, 135 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BRIDGE TENDER INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 135 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217-2442
License #: 5103616
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 5/22/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Observed beer bottles stored in drink ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Potentially hazardous food must be thawed under refrigeration at 41°F or below or submerged under running water.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in handsink at back area handsink. Handsink also blocked by bread carts **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen also lacking handsoap. **Corrected On-Site**
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
3/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on clean pan shelving. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at one bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at one bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory in one dining room. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.Observed a food prep area added the the back of establishment. The outdoor area between walk in coolers has been enclosed. It appears the ceiling is constructed of unsealed plywood , the floor is cement, and it contains partial walls. The upper part of wall is constructed of screening. A prep cooler, stove with oven, slicer, and blender have been added to new prep area. A three compartment sink is also now located in outdoor prep area. Operator indicated she did not submit plans to plan review. Please contact 1-850-487-1395 for questions or concerns regarding plan review. **Warning**Upon callback, establishment failed to submit and receive approved plans from Florida division of hotels and restaurant plan review. Observed employee prepping food in the new prep area at time of callback. Also observed cooking equipment continues to be in new prep area. Please contact 1-850-487-1395 for questions or concerns regarding plan review.
7/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling in newly added prep area constructed of plywood that appears to not be sealed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Upper Wall in newly added prep area is not smooth non absorbent and easily cleanable. The upper wall consists of mesh screening. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.Observed a food prep area added the the back of establishment. The outdoor area between walk in coolers has been enclosed. It appears the ceiling is constructed of unsealed plywood , the floor is cement, and it contains partial walls. The upper part of wall is constructed of screening. A prep cooler, stove with oven, slicer, and blender have been added to new prep area. A three compartment sink is also now located in outdoor prep area. Operator indicated she did not bum it plans to plan review. Please contact 1-850-487-1395 for questions or concerns regarding plan review. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed walk in cooler holding ambient air temperature of 61F. **Warning** Upon callback observed no potentially hazardous foods stored in walk in cooler, but walk in cooler continues to not be capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at proper temperature. Observed the ambient air temperature at 52?F at time of callback. Establishment has another walk in cooler capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at proper temperature.
5/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food(croutons) **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in newly added prep area constructed of plywood that appears to not be sealed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at salad prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed standing water surrounding drain in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Upper Wall in newly added prep area is not smooth non absorbent and easily cleanable. The upper wall consists of mesh screening. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed a large amount of seafood, chicken, beef, soups, and other potentially hazardous foods held between 56?F and 62?F in the walk in cooler. Issued stop sale on products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at salad prep area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.Observed a food prep area added the the back of establishment. The outdoor area between walk in coolers has been enclosed. It appears the ceiling is constructed of unsealed plywood , the floor is cement, and it contains partial walls. The upper part of wall is constructed of screening. A prep cooler, stove with oven, slicer, and blender have been added to new prep area. A three compartment sink is also now located in outdoor prep area. Operator indicated she did not bum it plans to plan review. Please contact 1-850-487-1395 for questions or concerns regarding plan review. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed walk in cooler holding ambient air temperature of 61?F. **Warning**
5/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand sink located in between "soup" and "salad box" area indicated on approved plans from plan review, is not in that area as indicated on plans.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit holding dressings **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handsink located at end of cookline lacking employees must wash hands sign. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at sandwich prep cooler located at cookline.
11/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
6/14/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed reach in coolers along cookline (main prep cooler holding ambient air temperature of 64 degrees fahrenheit and upright cooler holding ambient air temperature of 60 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee handle a cut melon with barehands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishware stored inside handsink at dishwash area
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed foods licated in stand up reach in cooler and main prep cooler holding foods above 41 degrees fahrenheit. Issued stop sale on foods held in coolers over 4 hours.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Observed spray cleaner hung on rack holding spices
6/13/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Establishment added an open air outdoor bar located across road from existing establishment. Bar lacks proper ceiling and walls to prevent contamination from emvironmental contaminants. Bar is not able to be completely sealed.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and establishment added open air outdoor bar located across the road from existing establishment. Observed filled drink pitures, drinking glasses , opened liquor bottles and cooler holding ice for mixed drinks. Establishment must submit and receive approved plan from plan review. Please contact plan review at 1-850-488-1133 for questions or concerns.Upon callback 4/30/2012, establishment failed to submit and receive approved plans from division of hotels and resturaunts. At time of callback observed open air bar in same location with an ice bin and drink mixers.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Establishment added an open air outdoor bar located across road from existing establishment. Bar lacks proper ceiling and walls to prevent contamination from emvironmental contaminants. Bar is not able to be completely sealed.
  • Critical - Establishment built a bar which is located across road from establishment. Observed cooler holding ice to be used for mixed drinks. Observed liquor bottle and filled drink pitures at bar but bar is lacking handsink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions(bar handsink )
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees(bar)
  • No plan review submitted and establishment added open air outdoor bar located across the road from existing establishment. Observed filled drink pitures, drinking glasses , opened liquor bottles and cooler holding ice for mixed drinks. Establishment must submit and receive approved plan from plan review. Please contact plan review at 1-850-488-1133 for questions or concerns.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee handling lettuce with barehands when chopping it. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of icemachine and in front of walk in coolers.
  • Observed food debris on shelves,under prep table , holding clean pots and pans and seasonings
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor under cooking equiptment
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Observed pipe from ice bin disconnected causing standing water on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed scoop for ice at outdoor bbar lacking handle
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked(walk in and reach in cooler )
2/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Training is scheduled for Friday, 9-30-2011, for all employees with expired training.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Cookline cooler 64degF ambient air.] Unit dial turned too low. Upon turning dial, unit ambient air temperature is dropping. Unit has been emptied of all potentially hazardous foods.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Glass door cooler where cooked vegetaables, raw fish on ice and sauces are stored at 57degF ambient air.]
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Training is scheduled for Friday, 9-30-2011, for all employees with expired training.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. [Cookline sandwich bar cooler.]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Cooked onions preppee previous day in glass cooler, hot dogs, raw burger, raw chicken put into sandwich bar cooler at start of lunch shift all between 44degF and 65degF. Corrected On Site by discarding cooked onions and raw chicken held overnight in sandwich bar cooler. Remaining potentially hazardous foods relocated to working unit.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. [8 dried, black/gray droppings on top of dish machine] Corrected On Site by cleaning and sanitizing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [Cooked onions from previous day in glass doir cooler.]
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse. [Raw chicken breasts and cooked onions held overnight.] Corrected On Site by items being immediately discarded.
9/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed personal clothing stored with food above prep sink.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening-open bulk cold cuts.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.-walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface-walkin cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area above prep sink. Corrected On Site.
6/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Cookline glass door unit ambient air at 54degF.]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [bar] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. [Walk in cooler has water dripping from ceiling, leaving pudfle on floor. Manager states it is believed to be from morning rain dripping through.]
  • Observed 2 food prep employees with no hair restraint.
  • Observed 4 in use cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Kitchen manager replaced 1 cutting board during inspection.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on lower shelf of cookline prep table.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. [approximately 5]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Dairy desserts, tuna, potentially hazardous sauces held above 50degF. in glass door cooler at cookline] Corrected On Site by discarding items held overnight, iced freshly prepared items or moved to nearby cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. [Bulk ham, partially sliced from, not date marked in walk in cooler.]
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on cookline prep table lower shelf. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings propped open into kitchen.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [cooked starcehes in walk in cooler, large containers of chili and beans]
3/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food with box and pan of beef above cooked pasta in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food boxes stored on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on bread racks in walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface in pans under kitchen equipment.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.-cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
11/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. RAW BEEF STORED OVER COOKED RICE & PASTA IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. PLATE USED TO SCOOP RICE & BUCKET USED TO SCOOP ICE. MUST USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE
  • TORN, RIPPED SOILED TINFOIL USED AS SHELF COVER FOR SPICES, ETC AT COOKLINE PREP TABLE
  • OLD LABELS STUCK TO CLEAN CONTAINERS
  • Critical. DISHWASHER SANITZER NOT AT PROPER MINIMIN STRENGTH (0 PPM)
  • Critical. HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AT DISHWASH AREA. BLOCKED BY POTS & PANS
  • Critical. HANDSINK USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING - POTS & PANS INSIDE AT DISHWASH AREA
6/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[bucket in ice bin] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. [drinking cup in drink ice in bar area] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Plate used to scoop flour.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish room handsink blocked by dirty dishes, pots, pans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes, pots, pans, inside dish room handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[bar]
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry and hambuger patties 50F, reachin cooler at cookline. Corrected On Site. Upon callback hamburger and fish in cookline reachin cooler at 47 degrees less than 4 hours,-Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler at cookline, foods and ambient air, 50F. Foods removed, not to use untill serviced and maintaining temperature 41F or below.- Potentially hazardous foods in cookline reachin cooler at 47 degrees F.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. Tomatoes in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin coolers: cut melons, cooked rice, cooked chicken breasts, not datemarked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler pork ribs, rice, cooked potatoes.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry and hambuger patties 50F, reachin cooler at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler at cookline, foods and ambient air, 50F. Foods removed, not to use untill serviced and maintaining temperature 41F or below.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Bread and breading, flour, etc uncovered by deep fryer next to handsink exposed to splash.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair at cookline.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. Spoons in bar area waitstation not stored handle up.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Utensils in plastic container above 3 compartment sink, not clean. Also have maintenance tools like pliers, wrench, mixed in.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handsink blocked by bread, and has wisk inside.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Hood
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed small child behind bar. Corrected On Site.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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