FOOD+BEER

Name: FOOD+BEER
Address: 4286 53RD AVE E, STE 403, BRADENTON, FL, 34203, US
Rating: 76.5

4286 53RD AVE E, STE 403, BRADENTON, FL 34203

License #5105607

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

76.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

September 28, 2026 · 6 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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FOOD+BEER in BRADENTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 8 critical, 5 major, 18 minor.

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November 7, 2025

The latest inspection on September 28, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed dishwasher with lime scale buildup.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee..
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by fountain beverage station beverage glasses wet nesting. There are some in charge separated glasses to air dry.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge stated it was all purpose cleaner and label accordingly.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in side ice machine bin black mold like substance.
[36-17-5] Approximately 4 Floor tiles missing on cooks line.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on cooks line employee cell phone on top of food storage container. Person in charge removed.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on beard guard and washed hands.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored on cooks line on food container. Person in charge removed.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked chicken (47F - Cooling); cooked potato fries (49F - Cooling); cooked pasta (48F - Cooling) on 8/14/25. Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in reach in cooler on 8/13/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all.
[03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler (cooked potato fries (101F ) time 1:40pm . Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler at 10am. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge voluntarily discharged.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk-in cooler (cooked potato fries (101F ) time 1:40pm . Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler at 10am. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge voluntarily discharged. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked chicken (47F - Cooling); cooked potato fries (49F - Cooling); cooked pasta (48F - Cooling) on 8/14/25. Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in reach in cooler on 8/13/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler black bean salsa (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated that the cooler was not work properly and food had been on ice for approximately 2 hours. Person in charge placed food in walk-in cooler