South Bradenton, Manatee County

BEST WESTERN MANATEE PLUS HOTEL

2215 CORTEZ RD W, South Bradenton, FL 34207

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 High Priority

Aug 13, 2025

City

South Bradenton

County

Manatee

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-42-4

Detail 23951472

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge added chlorine and Triple Sink retested (Chlorine 50ppm); Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23951473

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

41-17-4

Detail 23951471

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed in back kitchen area a spray bottled of chemicals not labeled. Person in charge stated it was glass cleaner and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23951474

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed bt water stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23951475

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.observed in bar area paper cups stored on floor.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22967871

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Buffet line Butter (72F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been on the counter for approximately 3 Hours and placed it in the Reach in freezer Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22967873

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22967872

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22967870

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 form. Person in charge had all employees working read fill out form. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22967869

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22967874

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-03-4

Detail 22118203

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front dining area. Person in charge stocked soap. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22118204

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 21259968

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit on premises.

08B-15-4

Detail 21259966

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped on buffet self-Service line. Educated Person in charge on self-Service foods Person in charge removed apples Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21259965

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food boxes stored on floor. Person in charge stated no food orders were received today. Educated Person in charge on food storage.

14-69-4

Detail 21259967

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup in Reach in freezer in back kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 21259969

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer door handles.

Dec 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 20698908

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Manager no proof of C.F.M. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 20698909

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2021-12-03: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

02C-03-5

Detail 20454783

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk and food in refrigeration with no date marking.

53A-01-7

Detail 20454784

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20454786

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand washing sink in service area. Operator corrected by adding paper towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 20454782

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

33-15-4

Detail 20454780

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

33-11-4

Detail 20454785

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 20454781

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance under juice machine at service bar.