BRADENTON, Manatee County

SWEET KRUNCH KOREAN CHICKEN

5605 MANATEE AVE W, BRADENTON, FL 34209

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Nov 17, 2025
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24195029

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on cook line in 2 door make station over noodles. Operator moved eggs to bottom of reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-27-4

Detail 24195030

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

14-01-5

Detail 24195026

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used to dispense rice on cook line. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24195031

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket pulling away from door in 2 door reach in cooler under 2 door make station on cook line.

35B-08-4

Detail 24195027

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape in back food preparation area. Operator removed fly sticky tape and disposed of it. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24195028

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce on the floor in back food preparation area. Operator moved soy sauce to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23881759

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over soy sauce in single door flip top make station on cook line. Operator moved soy sauce to other side of reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23881762

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation surface in back food preparation area. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23881760

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon bucket of noodles on the floor in back food preparation area. Operator moved noodle to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 23881761

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice. Operator placed handle above ice. Corrected On-Site

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 23569653

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp over soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved shrimp. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 23569658

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

03F-10-5

Detail 23569654

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed chicken held on time without a written plan. Emailed copy of form to operator. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23569655

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can used for scoop in rice. Operator removed can Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23569652

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 scoop in corn starch in back food prep area. Operator moved handle above product. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23569656

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter with grease build up.

35B-04-4

Detail 23569651

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed exterior door from kitchen not sealing when closed.

42-01-4

Detail 23569657

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed m not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23569650

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles without labels.

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 14

10-05-5

Detail 22983687

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in water at 81F. Educated operator on the handling of utensils. Operator removed utensils from water. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22983683

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over lettuce in single door reach in cooler across from handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded chicken.

01B-02-5

Detail 22983678

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken at 58F, operator stated chicken was from 2 days earlier. Operator voluntarily discarded chicken.

03A-02-5

Detail 22983688

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at 58F, operator stated chicken was from 2 days earlier. Operator voluntarily discarded chicken.

41-10-4

Detail 22983685

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dish washing detergent stored next to food items on shelf in back food prep area.

11-03-5

Detail 22983682

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated operator on Employee Health Reporting Agreements. Provided operator with paper work for employees to sign. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22983677

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing food utensils in handwashing sink in kitchen across from cook line and at handwashing sink in the front service area.

03F-10-5

Detail 22983686

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has no written plan for holding chicken on time instead of temperature. Educated operator on holding temperatures and using Time as a Public Health Control. E-mailed operator with paper work for Time as a Public Health.

02C-02-5

Detail 22983689

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Kim Chee being held more than 48 hours without date markings.

12B-07-4

Detail 22983681

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees bottled water on wire shelf in back food prep area next to door.

33-20-4

Detail 22983690

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed excessive grease on ground around grease receptacle.

33-16-4

Detail 22983680

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

42-03-5

Detail 22983684

Basic - 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 tools being stored on shelf in back food prep area behind canned soda.

06-01-5

Detail 22983679

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork being thawed on food prep table. Educated operator on proper thawing. Operator placed pork in reach-in cooler to thaw.

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

02C-01-5

Detail 22611747

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed no date marking on prepared foods in reach in coolers and walk in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22611746

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on chicken in reach 2 door cooler in kitchen. Observed no date markings on prepared chicken in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22611748

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, at storage area door. Observed gap beneath exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22611749

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Time Extended

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 17

03D-02-5

Detail 22600143

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (44F - Cold Holding); Eggrolls (46F - Cold Holding); Operators voluntarily discarded foods not in temp. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-43-4

Detail 22600135

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink quaternary dispenser not working properly. Operator set up sink with chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizing solution at 100ppm Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22600142

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed no date marking on prepared foods in reach in coolers and walk in coolers. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22600136

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings in dry storage area behind door. 2 rodent droppings observed under shelf by office in prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22600137

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (44F - Cold Holding); Eggrolls (46F - Cold Holding); Operators voluntarily discarded foods not in temp. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22600133

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food remnants in prearranged handwashing sink. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22600131

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. Operator signed, all other employees will sign at a later date. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22600132

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on chicken in reach 2 door cooler in kitchen. Observed no date markings on prepared chicken in walk in cooler. Warning

16-59-1

Detail 22600141

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed triple sink quaternary dispenser not working properly. Operator set up sink with chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizing solution at 100ppm Warning

05-11-4

Detail 22600146

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed thermometer in back of cooler. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22600130

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop in panko breading. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22600144

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks, personal bags and medicines on shelf over prep area in back prep area. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22600145

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, at storage area door. Observed gap beneath exit door. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22600140

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 3 door reach in cooler on cooks line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22600138

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22600134

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22600139

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink. Warning

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-73-4

Detail 22402098

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment throughout kitchen.

10-06-5

Detail 22402097

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs in raw chicken not above container rim stored in reach in cooler. Operator removed tongs to be washed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22402095

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cook line soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 22402096

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in prep room not stored in sanitizing bucket. Operator placed cloth into bucket. Corrected On-Site

46-01-4

Detail 22402099

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boxes blocking back door. Operator removed boxes from path. Corrected On-Site

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22041697

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler. Employee removed beef and chicken. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22041691

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Employee moved chicken below beef. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22041690

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located at the mop sink in back of kitchen.

11-07-5

Detail 22041692

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts.

11-27-4

Detail 22041695

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 handouts.

11-26-1

Detail 22041689

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 handouts.

03F-10-5

Detail 22041696

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using time as a public health control for Time/Temperature control for safety sauces on the cook line. Sauces have a time mark but no written procedure. Emailed and reviewed Time as a public health control form with the operator. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22041694

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken prepared on Monday 6/5/23 without a date mark. Employee placed a date mark on the container. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22041693

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

Oct 24, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-16-4

Detail 21521071

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site