BRADENTON, Hardee County

SPEAKS CLAM BAR

8764 E ST RD 70, BRADENTON, FL 34202

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
May 11, 2026
City
BRADENTON
County
Hardee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24567478

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the white cutting board at the salad area with deep dark grooves.

22-20-5

Detail 24567476

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.

36-34-5

Detail 24567479

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents in the back kitchen soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 24567477

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease crippling off the ledge and wall of the hood system even though the filters were clean.

Jan 7, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24286709

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a cutting board on the cold line with deep dark grooves and not easily cleanable.

36-34-5

Detail 24286707

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents over the oyster area soiled and 1 over the dish area.

22-29-5

Detail 24286708

Basic - Customer self-service equipment in contact with non-time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned before refilling. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray in the ice machine.

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24034103

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a cutting board on the cook line with deep dark grooves and not easily cleanable.

02B-01-5

Detail 24034104

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the Caesar dressing containing raw egg and not identified on the menu.

22-20-5

Detail 24034105

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray in the ice machine.

36-34-5

Detail 24034107

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents over the oyster area soiled and 1 over the dish area.

08B-12-5

Detail 24034106

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soups and sauces in hot well on server aisle and on the cook line not covered. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

13-04-4

Detail 23578226

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food without a beard guard. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23578224

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint.

23-03-4

Detail 23578227

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters and hood walls surrounding the filters beginning to drip with grease. Operator stated they're due in March.

08B-12-5

Detail 23578225

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soups and sauces in hot well on server aisle not covered. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23075339

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the cook line with deep grooves and not easily cleanable.

22-20-5

Detail 23075338

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 23075337

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food without a beard guard. Corrected On-Site

10-02-4

Detail 23075341

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs clipped to a shelf above food prep table in use and not stored properly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23075340

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the Ansul piping over the range with dripping grease. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 22769714

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty, soiled ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.

36-03-4

Detail 22769712

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove tiles around triple sink missing and holding standing water. Operator stated repairs are scheduled. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22769715

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22769711

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over the fryers beginning to drip grease.

25-06-4

Detail 22769713

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serv containers not inverted at the salad area. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site

Nov 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 22462543

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray and on the walls inside the ice machine. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22462542

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking from a personal open container on the cooks line. Observed 3 personal drinks on the cooks line. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 22462544

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in the wall under the triple sink. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22462545

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Repeat Violation

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 21999911

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 12/1/2022. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 21999909

Intermediate - 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. Emailed documents to operator.

22-20-5

Detail 21999902

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soil and mold-like substance on interior walls, exterior sides, top, lid and drop tray.

16-23-4

Detail 21999910

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime build up on inside of dish machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 21999905

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to food service are.

13-02-4

Detail 21999899

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female line cook with a long pony tail not properly restrained. Corrective Action Taken

35B-01-4

Detail 21999903

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of the back door.

36-22-4

Detail 21999906

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water and bad smell under the slicer table. Soiled build up in the right back corner. Observed heavy debris and soiled floors under and behind the deep fryers.

36-24-5

Detail 21999907

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under dish machine around the pvc pipe and a hole in the wall under the triple sink. Observed missing cove tile under triple sink.

36-68-5

Detail 21999904

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on hood, vents and ansul system pipes dripping over sauté range.

10-20-4

Detail 21999900

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on ovens near the prep station.

38-01-4

Detail 21999908

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed dust on light shield over hot holding steam table. Observed cracked light shield over reach in on cooks line across sauté range.

47-03-4

Detail 21999901

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed damage to wall under dish machine, wires exposed and broken outlet cover.

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-14-5

Detail 21550519

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Operator is scheduling trainings to re-certify employees with expired food handler certificates. Time Extended

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 21528480

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 25 gallons of Housemade Sweet Tomato Sauce with Spices (55F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler at 2:00 PM with a date mark of 10/25. Operator confirmed the sauce was made yesterday. Operator marked items to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21528478

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 25 gallons of Housemade Sweet Tomato Sauce with Spices (55F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler at 2:00 PM with a date mark of 10/25. Operator confirmed the sauce was made yesterday. Operator marked items to be discarded. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21528481

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Scallops (49F - Cold Holding); Alfredo Sauce (45F - Cold Holding) and Vodka Sauce (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line to the left of the hot holding steam table with the cooler at 46F ambient air temperature at 1:45 PM. Operator stated the items in the reach-in cooler had been in the cooler since 11:30 AM. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler and iced products in reach-in cooler down. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21528483

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21528482

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21528479

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored on a storage shelf touching to go containers in wait station. Employees moved and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21041805

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over cooked rolls in reach-in cooler to the right of the prep sink in the front of the kitchen. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21041806

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer and hand soap stored above bag in the box in closet across from three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21041804

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two handwash sinks in bar area with items stored in sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21041807

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw shell eggs being used in Old Camp Whiskey Sour on the drink menu without identifying the raw ingredient on the menu. Educated operator and employee on proper menu identification on raw ingredients. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Feb 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 20885314

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of West Creek Ketchup dented at the seam on storage rack next to the walk-in cooler. Operator marked cans with an X and set aside for reimbursement.

50-17-2

Detail 20885311

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator reached out and had license renewed. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 20885316

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

40-06-5

Detail 20885313

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacks stored on shelf above reach-in cooler on cook line.

24-08-4

Detail 20885312

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stacked together on shelf on clean equipment storage rack with water droplets inside. Operator removed to have cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

06-01-5

Detail 20885310

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lobster in tub of water in prep sink without running water to the right of the handwash sink at the end of the cook line. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20885315

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two working containers of food items removed from original packaging on a shelf in the dry storage area to the left of the walk in cooler without label. Operator labeled items. Corrected On-Site