CORTEZ CLAM FACTORY

Name: CORTEZ CLAM FACTORY
Address: 10104 CORTEZ RD W, BRADENTON, FL, 34210, US
Rating: 45.3

10104 CORTEZ RD W, BRADENTON, FL 34210

License #5105411

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

45.3 Grade F / 100

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October 9, 2026 · 8 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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CORTEZ CLAM FACTORY in BRADENTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 45.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 61 total violations — 10 critical, 15 major, 36 minor.

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August 16, 2024

The latest inspection on October 9, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on their oven door handle. Operator removed them.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed their tags not in order.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed their to boxes store on a rusted/dirty shelf. Operator removed the boxes.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed their three compartment chlorine sink at 25ppm. Operator corrected it to 100ppm.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the beer cooler: Smoked fish (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they were purchased approximately 1hr ago. Operator placed them in the food walk in cooler.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink with a strainer inside. Operator removed it.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over lemons in their standing cooler. Operator removed the lemons.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed their beer walk in cooler fan covers and prep cooler fan cover with debris buildup.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes in handwashing sink in food prep area between 3 compartment sink and wall. Operator removed dishes.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine in back area next to walk in cooler.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in diced tomato mixture in single door flip top cooler. Operator removed container.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed areas of damaged ceiling in food prep area next to bar.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile with water stains and black mold like substance. Operator was in process of cleaning ceiling before the end of inspection.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator cut packaging of tuna.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in womans bathroom with a cover.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on single door flip top reach in cooler.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front and beneath of 2 door glass reach-in cooler next to bar.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed 3 reach-iin food coolers of off of bar without ambient thermometers.
[35B-04-4] Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed exterior door from food prep area not sealing when closed.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings in lower back corner of dish area under 3 compartment sink near exit door.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster and clam not being kept in chronological order.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without a last date served.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towel.
[11-26-1] 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. Observed no signed copies of Employee health reporting agreements. Operator stated that forms had been destroyed due to hurricane. Provided copy of employee health reporting agreements to operator. Operator made copies and had employees read and sign agreements.