BRADENTON, Manatee County

KATIES CAFE

3130 E 53 AVE, BRADENTON, FL 34203

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Mar 3, 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.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-37-5

Detail 24408042

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling tiles are not nonabsorbent. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee Repeat Violation

33-15-4

Detail 24408043

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

33-19-4

Detail 24408040

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Person in charge placed in dumpster. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 24408039

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on South Side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24408041

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Reach in cooler freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-37-5

Detail 23989012

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling tiles are not nonabsorbent. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23989009

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by fountain beverage machine cups wet nesting. Person in charge separated. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23989011

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. observed on cooks line microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23989007

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23989008

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid on east end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23989010

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on South Side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23989013

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Reach in cooler freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

36-37-5

Detail 23539333

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling tiles are not nonabsorbent. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23539334

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

24-08-4

Detail 23539331

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by fountain beverage machine cups wet nesting. Person in charge separated. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 23539332

Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on east end of parking area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23539336

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

33-16-4

Detail 23539337

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

35B-03-4

Detail 23539338

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on South Side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23539335

Basic - Reach in cooler freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 23113358

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 back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge primed sanitizer Dishwasher (Chlorine Recheck 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

03E-03-5

Detail 23113357

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed in front kitchen area beef chili (93F - Hot Holding) Person in charge stated it was there for approximately 1 hour. Educated Person in charge on reheating procedures Person in charge placed on stove in back kitchen area to reheat . Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 23113352

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Robert Roger's

36-37-5

Detail 23113355

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling tiles are not nonabsorbent. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 23113356

Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on east end of parking area. Person in charge removed garbage. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23113354

Basic - Open dumpster lid on east end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23113353

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

14-17-4

Detail 23113351

Basic - Reach in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.

Apr 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 22782184

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in front kitchen area by Handwashing sink interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.

36-37-5

Detail 22782183

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling tiles are not nonabsorbent. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22782187

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in front kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 22782186

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on South Side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22782185

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in waitstaff area cut lemon not covered. Person in charge covered lemon. Corrected On-Site

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22365271

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen, raw bacon over Ham. Person in charge removed the bacon. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22365272

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for shell eggs. Person in charge stated he will add shell eggs to the written procedures.

02C-02-5

Detail 22365268

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area Chicken soup and chipped beef gravy not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 10/14/23 and date marked accordingly.

36-37-5

Detail 22365270

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in main kitchen area not smooth and cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22365269

Basic - Open dumpster lid on East end of parking lot. Person in charge closed dumpster lid As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 22365267

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

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

35B-03-4

Detail 21621965

Basic - Observed in back kitchen area on south side of kitchen 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

22-20-5

Detail 21621966

Basic - Observed,Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in front area of kitchen next to Handwashing sink. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

36-37-5

Detail 21621970

Basic - Observed,Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas in main kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21621968

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and waitstaff area in Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21621969

Basic - Observed, Interior of microwave has accumulation of dried food debris in waitstaff area.

36-10-4

Detail 21621967

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled with dried food particles in main kitchen area under and behind all equipment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-37-5

Detail 21291689

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in main kitchen area not smooth and cleanable. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 21291688

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 21291686

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

35B-03-4

Detail 21291690

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

36-10-4

Detail 21291687

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under equipment in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 20897766

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 Dishwasher go from dirty end of dishwasher to clean and and tried to remove clean dishes. Stopped employee and explained proper handwashing and glove use protocol. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20897765

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Cooks line cooked sausage at 72°F. Cook explained it had been at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Cook returned to two door reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20897764

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen next to 3 bay compartment sink.

36-37-5

Detail 20897769

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling tiles not smooth in entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20897768

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager doing food preparation no Hair restraint in main kitchen. Manager put on hair restraint and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20897763

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Fryer oil stored on floor by rear entrance of main kitchen. Manager removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20897770

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods in grill area soiled with grease. Observed all Reach in cooler gaskets in main kitchen and service area mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 20897762

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

36-10-4

Detail 20897767

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under all equipment in kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

41-10-4

Detail 20396184

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner next to food products under sink in preparation area. Employee corrected by removing the chemical . Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20396182

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile not smooth in cook area, preparation area, and dishwasher area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20396187

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-22-4

Detail 20396185

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed area in back preparation area under double door refrigerator with standing water.

36-17-5

Detail 20396189

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing in back preparation area in front and under double door refrigerator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 20396186

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage and leaves around and under dumpster. Dumpster is shared with other stores in plaza.

23-03-4

Detail 20396180

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with buildup of grease.

21-10-4

Detail 20396183

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled cloth in use on cutting board on cooks line. Employee removed cloths. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20396188

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cooking equipment with heavy buildup of grease and debris.

36-10-4

Detail 20396181

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor behind cooking equipment with heavy buildup of grease and debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation