KELSEY'S BAR & GRILL
7020 CORTEZ RD W, BRADENTON, FL 34210
License #5104104
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Solid Health Score
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KELSEY'S BAR & GRILL in BRADENTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 20, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 10 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 8 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 20, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary buckets.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them.
- [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers and coffee filter not properly protected. Operator inverted the to-go containers and stored the filters.
- [36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor under the fryers with grease and food debris buildup.
- [42-03-5] Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance equipment stored on top of their freezers and soda boxes. Operator removed them.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a box of soap stored above seasoning. Operator moved the box.
- [36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed their walk in cooler fan covers with heavy dust buildup.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their kitchen hand sinks used as dumps sinks. Reviewed with the operator and employees on its proper use.
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