BAGELS & BREWS CAFE MANATEE

Name: BAGELS & BREWS CAFE MANATEE
Address: 5917 MANATEE AVE W SUITE 301, BRADENTON, FL, 34209, US
Rating: 67

5917 MANATEE AVE W SUITE 301, BRADENTON, FL 34209

License #5105752

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

67 Grade F / 100

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December 15, 2025 · 7 findings · 1 critical

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BAGELS & BREWS CAFE MANATEE in BRADENTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 67 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 15, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 64 total violations — 10 critical, 12 major, 42 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in bagel production area with water stains.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents through out bagel production area and above cook line soiled with excess grease and dust.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on both make stations on cook line with cut marks.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed speed racks in back bangle production area with soil and food debris.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled above and next to toasters with grease and dust.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket on cook line not at proper minimum strength. Operator changed quaternary bucket. Quaternary sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm.
[08A-11-5] Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over bottled milk in walk -in cooler on back shelf. Operator removed milk bottles.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vent in cooks area with excessive grease, soil and dust.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing from walls surrounding ice machine and hand wash sink in bagel production storage room.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor between ovens and fryers with excessive grease, soil and food debris.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of frozen macaroni and cheese stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved case of macaroni and cheese off the floor.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed speed rack along slides with excess soil and food debris.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor under ice machine and under handwashing sink in bagel production storage area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above toaster across from ovens soiled with excessive grease and dust.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings near back exit door of storage area, bagel production room. Observed approximately 1 rodent droppings on the lid of mayonnaise on dry storage rack next to back exit door in bagel production storage room. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings on sleeve of styrofoam bowls on dry storage rack in bagel production storage room. Observed rodent chew marks on a container of grated Parmesan cheese on dry storage rack in bagel production storage room on plastic storage rack against wall. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on stand mixer behind bowl along wall next to bagel former/ decider machine in bagel production storage room. Observed approximately 8 in corner behind speed rack near bagel former/ divider machine in bagel production storage room. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on bottom tray of unused stand mixer in bagel production storage room across from to entrance to bakery area. Observed approximately 2 rodent dropping on box containing oats on bottom shelf of food preparation table in bagel production storage room in middle of the room. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings in bakery area in back corner behind plastic sign next to air conditioning unit. Operator is in the process of cleaning and sanitizing the areas.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bottom shelves of food preparation tables holding dry goods in bagel production storage area with excess soil and food debris.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in front counter area. Operator replaced hand soap.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding next to handwashing sink in back food preparation areas next to ice machine.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on shelf above make table in coffee area next to food products. Employee removed speaker..
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all back areas of kitchen and back food prep areas with floor soiled with grease and food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all speed racks soiled with food debris.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in front of hand wash sink next to ice machine unsealed.
[50-08-7] Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without a current license.
[41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed Zevo flying insect trap next to bagel rack n front service area. Operator removed trap.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of plan cream cheese in back reach-in 2 door glass cooler date marked 5/5/25. Operator voluntarily discarded products.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Plain cream cheese 50F in front display reach-in cooler, vegetable cream cheese 51F, Honey walnut 49F, chive cream cheese 50F. Operator voluntarily discarded products.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Plain cream cheese 50F in front display reach-in cooler, vegetable cream cheese 51F, Honey walnut 49F, chive cream cheese 50F. Operator voluntarily discarded products.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Craig Thomsen certified food managers certification expired.
[53B-13-5] 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. Observed no proof provided that some employees Carlos M, Miriam Z, Carlos S, Wanda C. Have their food handlers certification. Operator stated he could not find certificates and was in the process of trying to schedule food handlers training.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed solid and food debris on equipment door handle in bakery area.
[36-03-4] Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.observed missing in bakery area around handwashing sink.
[50-08-7] Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ observed establishment operating without a license due to change of ownership.
[46-04-4] Observed: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door from main bagel area locked. Operator unlocked door. Corrected On-Site Priority: Reporting
[36-08-4] Observed: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding around handwashing sink next to ice machine.
[36-01-4] Observed: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all floors through out establishment with food residue and soil along walls and under all equipment.
[53A-03-7] Observed: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Craig T. Food Manager Certification expired on 12/9/24.
[08B-38-4] Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed case of deli meats stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved deli meats to shelf.
[22-02-4] Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer heads in back bakery area soiled with food debris.
[31A-09-4] Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in bakery area blocked by floor cleaner. Operator moved floor cleaner.
[36-24-5] Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 1” x 3” hole in wall next to ice machine.
[53B-01-5] Observed: 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 any food handlers training. Operator stated he is unable to locate paper work.
[11-26-1] Observed: 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. Operator copies of employee health reporting agreements and had all employees on sight sign.
[03F-10-5] Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cheese bagels and bacon Swiss bagels being held on time with out a written plan.
[22-31-4] Observed: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed lower shelves of food prep tables in back bakery area with rust pitted surfaces.
[41-10-4] Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of window cleaner stored next to single serve containers in front bakery area lower middle cabinet. Operator removed window cleaner.