GULF DRIVE CAFE

Name: GULF DRIVE CAFE
Address: 900 GULF DR N, BRADENTON BEACH, FL, 34217, US
Rating: 67.6

900 GULF DR N, BRADENTON BEACH, FL 34217

License #5150719

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

67.6 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

April 15, 2026 · 5 findings · 1 critical

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GULF DRIVE CAFE in BRADENTON BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 67.6 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 April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 53 total violations — 14 critical, 8 major, 31 minor.

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April 4, 2024

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining all shelfs in walk-coolers. Operator was in the process of removing the card board.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of table next to flat grill with rust pitted surface.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water on cook line. Operator removed utensils for cleaning and discarded water.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon on speed rack in walk-in cooler over cheese. Operator moved the smoked salmon to below the ready to eat items.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towel.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Observed plastic bottled water being stored outside kitchen on ground.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to dispense grits. Operator removed bowl.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on shelf next to food products.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep without a hair restraints.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil being stored on the floor outside kitchen door. Operator fryer on ground outside kitchen door. Operator moved oils to shelf. Operator moved fryer oil to shelf.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of spoon in food product.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with grease and dried food debris.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old food labels on containers on clean dish rack.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe beneath 3 compartment sink leaking on floor.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn ripped tin foil being used to cover bottom shelf in kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food without label in walk in cooler on second shelf.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw eggs and then not washing hands.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags being used.
[08A-08-5] Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed Canadian bacon in same container and on top of raw breakfast sausage in walk in cooler on bottom shelf.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over potatoes in walk in cooler on bottom shelf.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee observed washing hands with gloves on. Operator corrected employee to wash hands and then put on gloves.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings 50F, Chorizo 46F, cut lettuce 45F, water melon 45F, smoked salmon 45F, rice pudding 45F, beef jus47F, butter 48F, chowder 50F, cooked rice 51F, pimento cheese. 48F, Spivey feta 48F, cheese grits 44F. Operator stated that food had been in cooler from day before. Operator voluntarily discarded products.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 50F, Chorizo 46F, cut lettuce 45F, water melon 45F, smoked salmon 45F, rice pudding 45F, beef jus47F, butter 48F, chowder 50F, cooked rice 51F, pimento cheese. 48F, Spivey feta 48F, cheese grits 44F. Operator stated items had been in cooler from day before. Operator voluntarily discarded products.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner on shelf next to food products.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer to strong. Operator corrected sanitizer to 100ppm.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without last day used.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to fill sanitizer bucket.
[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 2 employee without signed health reporting agreements. Operator printed forms to have employees read and sign.