Cortez, Manatee County

JUDY'S RESTAURANT

9516 CORTEZ RD W UNIT 6, Cortez, FL 34210

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jul 15, 2024
City
Cortez
County
Manatee
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-02-5

Detail 22968178

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hash (52F - Cold Holding); Chili (52F - Cold Holding); Grits (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (52F - Cold Holding); Diced Ham (52F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (52F - Cold Holding); Cottage Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar (52F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (52F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22968180

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hash (52F - Cold Holding); Chili (52F - Cold Holding); Grits (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (52F - Cold Holding); Diced Ham (52F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (52F - Cold Holding); Cottage Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar (52F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (52F - Cold Holding) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22968181

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage gravy 121F, Hollandaise Sauce 112F. Operator stated that products had been out approximately 2 hours. Operator placed on stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22968177

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer soiled with food debris. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22968179

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above food prep area. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22968176

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone and keys on shelf above food prep area. Employee removed items and placed in office. Warning

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 22396807

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored in direct contact with bags of onions in walk in cooler.

22-20-5

Detail 22396809

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22396808

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups at soda machine wet nesting. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22396810

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Observed tongs at cookline stored on equipment handle. Operator removed tongs to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22396806

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents over cookline.

Aug 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22236321

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. Operator to post. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22236322

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22236328

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups near soda machine wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22236327

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back door that exits to dumpster area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22236323

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in men's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22236324

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer chest near hostess area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22236325

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan in use on top shelf of dry storage near ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22236326

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled on dry storage rack next to meat slicer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: Time Extended

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 17

12A-13-4

Detail 22233991

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. Employee washed hands then rewashed dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 22233994

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up item from floor then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Employee removed utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22233981

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 40 live roaches under dishwasher and three compartment sink in dish room approximately 10 feet from cook line. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22233984

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. Provided operator vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. Operator to post. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22233987

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer blade soiled. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22233988

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

35A-03-4

Detail 22233992

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed Approximately 20 dead under the dishwasher .Observed approximately 10 dead in dry storage area. Approximately 5 dead under the equipment on cook line under Approximately 3 dead behind glass refrigerator. Admin Complaint

24-08-4

Detail 22233979

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups near soda machine wet nesting. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22233982

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back door that exits to dumpster area. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22233978

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under all equipment on the cook line. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22233989

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in men's restroom. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22233993

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer chest near hostess area Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22233983

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 scoop handle in direct contact with sugar in storage container. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22233985

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan in use on top shelf of dry storage near ice machine in kitchen. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22233990

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in basket unwrapped and exposed on top of coffee machine at front counter area. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22233980

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in hostess station. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22233986

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled on dry storage rack next to meat slicer. Warning

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

12A-27-4

Detail 22233127

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 crack raw shell eggs while wearing gloves and then opened into reach in cooler to get produce. Stopped and advised employee after cracking raw shell eggs hands must be washed and new gloves put on. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 22233139

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor by cook-line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Observed approximately 40:live roaches under dishwasher and three compartment sink in dish room approximately 10 feet from cook line. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22233132

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. Operator to post. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22233125

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer blade soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22233137

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 22233133

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under microwave in kitchen and 1 dead roach in dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Observed Approximately 20 dead in under the dishwasher .Observed approximately 10 dead in dry storage area. Approximately 5 dead under the equipment on cook line under Approximately 3 dead behind glass refrigerator. Admin Complaint

24-08-4

Detail 22233129

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups near soda machine wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22233131

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under cook-line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22233134

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in men's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22233135

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer chest near hostess area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

10-01-5

Detail 22233138

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 scoop handle in direct contact with sugar in storage container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22233136

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan in use on top shelf of dry storage near ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 22233126

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in basket unwrapped and exposed on top of coffee machine at front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 22233128

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in hostess station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22233130

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled on dry storage rack next to meat slicer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 24

12A-27-4

Detail 22230552

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 crack raw shell eggs while wearing gloves and then opened into reach in cooler to get produce. Stopped and advised employee after cracking raw shell eggs hands must be washed and new gloves put on. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22230551

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon in walk in cooler stored on shelf above cheese slices. Operator moved bacon to lower shelf.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22230540

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in large upright refrigerator in kitchen, boiled eggs date marked 8/4. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22230549

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor by cook-line. Warning

29-37-4

Detail 22230538

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink. Operator hung hose on hook. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22230550

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in glass door refrigerator in kitchen: Ground Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Ground Sausage (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items were in refrigerator approximately 2 days. Operator discarded the items noted. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22230546

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass door refrigerator in kitchen: Ground Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Ground Sausage (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items were in refrigerator approximately 2 days. Operator discarded the items noted. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22230541

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed eggs with no time marked at cookline. Operator stated eggs had been out approximately 1 hour. Employee time marked eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22230543

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. Provided operator vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. Operator to post. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22230554

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer blade soiled. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22230553

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

14-01-5

Detail 22230544

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl resting in diced potatoes on cook line. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-07-4

Detail 22230548

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils in rack at hostess station stored with handles down into rack, mouthpiece exposed for touch. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22230561

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under microwave in kitchen and 1 dead roach in dry storage. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22230558

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups near soda machine wet nesting. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22230556

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under cook-line. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22230555

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in men's restroom. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22230545

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer chest near hostess area. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22230559

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 scoop handle in direct contact with sugar in storage container. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22230547

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan in use on top shelf of dry storage near ice machine. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22230560

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in basket unwrapped and exposed on top of coffee machine at front counter area. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22230557

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in hostess station. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 22230542

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 25ppm. Advised operator to prepare new sanitizer bucket. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22230539

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled on dry storage rack next to meat slicer. Warning

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

09-01-4

Detail 21678405

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Obsessed employee touched the bacon with bare hands. Employee discarded the touched bacon. Instructed employee no bare hand contact with ready to eat food.

12A-03-4

Detail 21678404

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee started washing hands in prep sink. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. Employee washed hands in hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21678407

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21678408

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employee has proof of training. 2 employee left their cards at home. 1 employee new, less then 60 days. 1 employee not present today. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 21678406

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles at soda machine soiled.

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 21274305

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 chlorine reading 00ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer reading 200 ppm. Corrective Action Taken

12A-27-4

Detail 21274298

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 cracked the eggs and then touched clean plate without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.

01B-02-5

Detail 21274300

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk 48F stored in reach cooler at wait station. Operator stated that the milk has been in reach in cooler overnight. Operator discarded the milk.

03A-02-5

Detail 21274304

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 53F stored in reach in cooler at the cook line. Per operator sausage has been stored in the reach in cooler for less then 2 hours. Operator placed sausage in other reach in cooler in the kitchen. Milk 48F stored in reach cooler at wait station. Operator stated that the milk has been in reach in cooler overnight. Operator discarded the milk. Corrective Action Taken** Corrective Action Taken

41-15-5

Detail 21274301

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket chlorine +200ppm. Operator diluted solution, new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21274306

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Operator added the soap. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21274303

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 21274296

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken salad in reach in cooler at the kitchen area, has no date mark on, and has been prepared more then 24 hours ago. Operator labeled the container with chicken salad. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21274297

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to wait station.

23-03-4

Detail 21274302

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

35B-03-4

Detail 21274299

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door of the establishment.