Bradenton, Manatee County

MICHAEL JOHN'S

1040 CARLTON ARMS BLVD, Bradenton, FL 34208

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
May 18, 2026
City
Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

May 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 24581646

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

13-04-4

Detail 24581645

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

31B-04-4

Detail 24581647

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area.Person in charge printed a sign. Corrected On-Site

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 24395031

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed in upright reach in cooler raw ground beef over intact end beef steaks.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site

29-38-4

Detail 24395029

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.observed behind building on mop sink 2 way hose split no back flow device.

23-03-4

Detail 24395028

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed hood filters soiled with grease in main kitchen area.

35B-03-4

Detail 24395030

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door not self closer. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23813741

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shrimp in single door flip top make station on cook line with raw shrimp over mushrooms. Operator moved products from below shrimp. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23813737

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in middle bar area with glass brush in it. Operator removed brush. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23813745

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced paper towels.

41-17-4

Detail 23813738

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled. Operator removed bottle to be labeled. Corrective Action Taken

51-11-4

Detail 23813743

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not properly secured. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23813742

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor in kitchen next to reach-in cooler near back door. Employee moved oil of the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23813736

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23813735

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over fryer with build up of dust and grease. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23813744

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from,I then without a self closer. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23813740

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line across from stove.

06-01-5

Detail 23813739

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish being thawed in standing water under 3 compartment sink. Educated employees on proper thawing. Employee placed fish under running water. Corrected On-Site

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23551415

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw beef dairy. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the hand out in English and Spanish . Person in charge removed raw beef.

02C-01-5

Detail 23551418

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 lasagna not date marked.Person in charge stated it was prepared on 2/10/25 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23551416

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in bar area. Person in charge secured tanks. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23551419

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23551417

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

35B-03-4

Detail 23551420

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west end of the main kitchen area.

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22922772

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw Beef over Butter. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Beef. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22922770

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area. Person in charge cleaned ice bin. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22922773

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 22922771

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler on cooks line gaskets soiled with dried food particles.

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 22361356

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in upright Reach in cooler in front kitchen area raw Ground Beef over Beef roast. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed the Raw ground Beef. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22361355

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on salad make station in main kitchen area employee beverage on cutting board. Educated Person in charge on employee beverages on food preparation table. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22361354

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and stove range hood filters soiled with grease.

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 22017953

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

29-40-4

Detail 22017952

Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Observed no back flow prevention device on hose outside on west side of Building.

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 21781196

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line raw Lobster tail over unwashed fruit. Person in charge removed lobster. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 21781199

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cooks line touched head with gloves on and did not change gloves or wash hands. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21781194

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Potato Galette in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 2/12/23 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21781195

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the bar. Person in charge discarded bottle

23-03-4

Detail 21781197

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents over range and fryers. Observed soiled Reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen area and bar. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

35B-03-4

Detail 21781198

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jun 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 21143243

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler by back entrance raw Chicken and Beef over garlic butter. Educated Person in charge on proper protocol for cold food storage. Manager removed raw chicken and Beef. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21143244

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Chicken and Ground Beef not date marked in Reach in cooler by back entrance. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 6/14/2022 Educated Person in charge on proper protocol for date marking. Person in charge date marked both products 6/14/22 Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 21089160

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21089161

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand washing sink in main kitchen area. Manager removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21089159

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in bar area carbon dioxide tank not secured. Manager secured tank. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21089163

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in main kitchen area no hair restraint. Stopped employee's and explained proper protocol for hair restraint. Employee's put on hair restraint and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 21089162

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21089164

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents over range and fryers. Observed soiled Reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen area and bar. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation