Bradenton, Manatee County

PIRATE CITY'S KITCHEN

1701 E 27 ST, Bradenton, FL 342087831

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Oct 16, 2025
City
Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

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.

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03D-02-5

Detail 24120627

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.observed in walk-in cooler cooler cooked beans (48F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler on 10/15/25.educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 24120626

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24120625

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by dry storage.

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 23619751

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked rice (58F - Cooling); cooked chicken (57F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in the walk-in cooler on 3/10/25 and voluntarily discarded. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23619748

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in main kitchen area dish machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge filled sanitizer and Dishwasher (recheck Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23619749

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler by grill raw shell eggs over deli meat and cheese.Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23619750

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey bacon (46F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all products had been in the walk-in cooler over 4 hours. Person in charge called maintenance and voluntarily discarded all food items.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked rice (58F - Cooling); cooked chicken (57F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in the walk-in cooler on 3/10/25 and voluntarily discarded. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23619754

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey bacon (46F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all products had been in the walk-in cooler over 4 hours. Person in charge called maintenance and voluntarily discarded all food items.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23619746

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-15-4

Detail 23619747

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed on self service whole fruit station apples,peaches and plums not wrapped and no utensils provided. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23619753

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area employee wearing wrist watch engaging in food preparation. Employee removed watch and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23619752

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen over grill hood filters soiled with grease. Warning

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23163022

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in back kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Time Extended

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 23159021

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on dry storage rack 3 dented cans of apple sauce and 1 dented can of sauerkraut. Person in charge removed all. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 23159025

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw ground beef over pork loin. Observed in walk in cooler raw ground turkey over seafood. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw ground turkey and raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23159026

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front line omelette station cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (47F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated it had been on the line for approximately 2 hours and placed all items in reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 23159023

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. Person in charge printed a copy for all employees working and had them read and sign. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-15-4

Detail 23159020

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples on buffet line not wrapped.

06-09-1

Detail 23159024

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated Person in charge ROP fish thawing. Person in charge removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23159022

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in back kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 22728273

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in back kitchen area Dented can of cheese Sauce. Person in charge put Dented can of cheese sauce in office for return. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22728277

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area Walk in cooler raw Bacon over cooked Bacon. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy. Person in charge removed raw Bacon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-01-5

Detail 22728274

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area Marinara date marked 3/8/2024. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 22728279

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area Marinara date marked 3/8/2024. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 22728280

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front service line Butter (62F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that the butter had been out for approximately 1.5 hours and placed them back in the Walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22728278

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 Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge had all employees working read and sign the agreement. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 22728275

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in main dining room by fountain beverage glasses stacked and not air dried.

23-03-4

Detail 22728272

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area over Grill hood filters soiled with grease.

08B-38-4

Detail 22728276

Basic - Potatoes stored on floor in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22323725

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area across from 3 compartment sink Reach in cooler , raw Shell Eggs over condiments and pasteurized liquid Eggs. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw shell Eggs. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22323727

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen on a cart, raw Chicken over Beef Steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed the raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site

03C-89-4

Detail 22323728

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed in main kitchen area partially cooked Ground Beef burgers in Walk in cooler.

22-20-5

Detail 22323729

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area.

25-16-4

Detail 22323726

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle on front service line in dining area. Person in charge cut the tube at an angle. Corrected On-Site

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 21829507

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy to Person in charge and explained procedures.

23-03-4

Detail 21829508

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease over grill in back area of kitchen. Observed Reach in cooler in front kitchen area gasket soiled with mold like substance.

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-03-4

Detail 21511035

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents in main kitchen area above char grill and fryer's soiled with grease.

33-16-4

Detail 21511036

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21511034

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper cups stored on floor in dry storage area in back area of kitchen. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 21006397

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice shoot in front dining area mold like substance in ice shoot. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21006398

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front of house soiled outside Reach in cooler. Observed in front of house soiled gaskets in Reach in cooler.

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-07-5

Detail 20879936

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves no Handwashing. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20879934

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed Ice shoot soiled with mold like substance.

33-16-4

Detail 20879935

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site