Bradenton Beach, Manatee County

GULF DRIVE CAFE

900 GULF DR N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Apr 15, 2026
City
Bradenton Beach
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24513300

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24513297

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towel. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 24513301

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining all shelf's in walk-coolers. Operator was in the process of removing the card board. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 24513298

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of table next to flat grill with rust pitted surface.

10-07-4

Detail 24513299

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23870428

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon on sipped rack in walk-in cooler above American cheese. Operator moved smoked salmon to bottom rack. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23870430

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings at 46F in walk- in cooler on right side of cooler. Operator stated wings had been there for approximately 2hr. Operator placed bags of ice on chicken wings to bring down temperature. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23870427

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cups being used to dispense seasoning in kitchen on bottom shelf of food preparation table across from 3 compartment sink. Operator removed solo cups. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23870431

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks.

12B-07-4

Detail 23870429

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table in kitchen across from fryers. Operator remove beverage. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23870426

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. E-mailed operator a copy of the choking poster. Operator printed and hung choking poster. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23870432

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of single door make station across from 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned up water. Corrected On-Site

Feb 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

40-06-5

Detail 23540915

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed employees belongings on shelf in food truck next to clean dishes. Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 23540917

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe beneath 3 compartment sink leaking on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed 3 compartment sink leaking at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

14-20-4

Detail 23540916

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn ripped tin foil being used to cover bottom shelf in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed foil torn on bottom shelf in MFDV kitchen at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Feb 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 24

12A-27-4

Detail 23534285

High Priority - 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. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 23534280

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags being used. Warning

08A-08-5

Detail 23534290

High Priority - 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. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23534278

High Priority - 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. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 23534286

High Priority - 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. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23534269

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23534272

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23534274

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner on shelf next to food products. Warning

41-27-4

Detail 23534279

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer to strong. Operator corrected sanitizer to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23534277

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without last day used. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23534283

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to fill sanitizer bucket. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23534287

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. Observed 2 employee without signed health reporting agreements. Operator printed forms to have employees read and sign. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23534281

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to dispense grits. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23534275

Basic - 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. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23534284

Basic - 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. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23534270

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep without a hair restraints. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23534289

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 23534288

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed plastic bottled water being stored outside kitchen on ground. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23534273

Basic - 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. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23534276

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with grease and dried food debris. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23534291

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old food labels on containers on clean dish rack. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 23534271

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe beneath 3 compartment sink leaking on floor. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 23534282

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn ripped tin foil being used to cover bottom shelf in kitchen. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23534292

Basic - 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. Warning

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23477884

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over gyro meat in reach drawer cook line. Operator moved raw fish to below gyro meat. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23477881

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags with out last day marked.

22-31-4

Detail 23477885

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on food shelves below food prep table across from flat top grill.

24-14-4

Detail 23477887

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife being stored between equipment. Educated operator on storing knives properly. Operator removed knife for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23477882

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sinks.

25-06-4

Detail 23477886

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve plates not inverted. Operator inverted single serve plates. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 23477883

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary wiping cloth solution at 0 ppm. Operator corrected quaternary sanitizer to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22775286

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); Pooled egg (50F - Cold Holding) Operator opened freezer door and iced food products. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22775288

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink. Operator replaced towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22775285

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back packs and speaker on food shelf. Operator removed belongings. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22775287

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22775289

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager is going to print and hang hand washing sign at hand wash sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Oct 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 22382290

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. Observed some employees with no written plan.

31B-04-4

Detail 22382291

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs at hand sinks.