GULF DRIVE CAFE

Name: GULF DRIVE CAFE
Address: 900 GULF DR N, BRADENTON BEACH, FL, 34217, US
Rating: 89.1

900 GULF DR N, BRADENTON BEACH, FL 34217

License #5150719

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89.1 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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GULF DRIVE CAFE in BRADENTON BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.1 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 3 critical, 1 major, 6 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 15, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 1 major, and 2 minor.

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towel.
[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.
[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.

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