Bradenton, Manatee County

NEW GARDEN

4629 CORTEZ ROAD W, Bradenton, FL 34210-2862

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Mar 5, 2026
City
Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 24420271

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on double door make station with stains and cut marks. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed cutting boards with cut marks. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24420270

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on double door make station reach-in cooler on cook line torn. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed gasket on double door make station reach-in cooler on cook line torn. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24420272

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excessive dripping grease. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed hood filters with excessive dripping grease. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24420269

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire racks in walk-in cooler with rust. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed wire racks in walk-in cooler with rust. Time Extended

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

35A-05-4

Detail 24416399

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on braided water line behind utility sink in kitchen across from smoker.

14-05-4

Detail 24416401

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the bottom shelves of all stainless tables and food preparation tables. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24416396

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on double door make station with stains and cut marks. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 24416407

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches in corner on the floor next to smoker. Observed 1 dead roaches in dining room on the floor behind front counter holding register along wall in corner.

12B-07-4

Detail 24416403

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of tea on food preperation table next to rice makers. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24416402

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on double door make station reach-in cooler on cook line torn.

36-01-4

Detail 24416397

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris in back corner of kitchen next to smoker.

23-03-4

Detail 24416404

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excessive dripping grease.

33-16-4

Detail 24416400

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on dumpsters shared by plaza.

14-17-4

Detail 24416398

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire racks in walk-in cooler with rust. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24416406

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed stainless wall between smoker and wok station with excess grease and soil. Observed wall in walk-in cooler separating wire racks across from fans with soil and black mold like substance.

42-01-4

Detail 24416405

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

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 24100412

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed buckets of soy sauce under raw pork and raw chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator moved buckets of sauce. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24100406

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken on counter next to fryers at 56F. Operator stated it had been out approximately 1.5hrs. Operator placed chicken in walk-in cooler to bring down temperature. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 24100408

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

14-05-4

Detail 24100404

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining lower shelf of food preparation tables holding flour and corn starch. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24100411

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on single door make station at cook line with cut marks. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24100407

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24100409

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of soy sauce on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved buckets of soy sauce. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24100410

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves to the right of the entrance in walk-in cooler with surface rust.

42-01-4

Detail 24100405

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

21-07-4

Detail 24100413

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer bucket to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

11-26-1

Detail 23740356

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. Observed health reporting agreements not signed by employees. Operator had employees read and sign agreement. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 23740352

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining. Observed card board being used to line lower shelf in kitchen contains flour and corn starch. Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 23740358

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed card board being used to line bottom shelf of food preparation table ext to utility sink.

14-09-4

Detail 23740354

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on 2 door flip top make station with cut marks.

36-01-4

Detail 23740351

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excess build up of grease and soil beneath wok station.

08B-38-4

Detail 23740355

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor at wok station. Operator moved oil to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23740353

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 touching sugar in kitchen across from wok station. Operator moved handle above sugar. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23740357

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in kitchen not hung to dry. Repeat Violation

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23479527

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over tofu and bamboo shoot in 2 door flip top cooler. Operator moved beef to bottom of reach-in cooler Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23479522

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. Observed no proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report illness.Educated operator on Employee Health Reporting Agreements. E-mailed copy of Employee Health Reporting Agreements to operator.

03F-10-5

Detail 23479518

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed tempura chicken being held on time without a written plan. Educated operator on time as a public health control forms. E- mailed copy of forms to operator.

14-01-5

Detail 23479525

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used for scoop in corn starch.

14-05-4

Detail 23479516

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used to line shelf containing flour and cornstarch in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 23479519

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks on food prep table next to rite and cream cheese. Operatorremoved drinks. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23479521

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on shelf containing single serve items above make table. Employee removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23479524

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operated employee engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23479523

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

33-16-4

Detail 23479520

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on shared dumpster.

42-01-4

Detail 23479517

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

21-12-4

Detail 23479526

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on reach-in chest freezer. Operator removed wet wiping cloth and laced n sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22810277

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired. Operator stated that they sent in a check on 12/19/23 and showed me there checkbook where it stated as such. I instructed the operator to call the Division for further information. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended

14-05-4

Detail 22810275

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22810276

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 22806975

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired. Operator stated that they sent in a check on 12/19/23 and showed me there checkbook where it stated as such. I instructed the operator to call the Division for further information. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

08A-13-5

Detail 22806973

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp and beef stored over ready to eat condiments in the left side cook line make table. Operator moved the condiments. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22806969

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22806974

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (66F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed item in a reach in cooler. Observed in the standing white reach in cooler: Chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked egg rolls (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator turned the cooler down. Corrective Action Taken Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22806967

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22806966

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. Observed no signed agreements. Printed out two agreements for the operators to sing and emailed them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

14-05-4

Detail 22806971

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves in the kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22806968

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22806972

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

36-50-4

Detail 22806970

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed debris build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. Warning

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 15

14-15-4

Detail 22232603

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed dry rice stored in non food grade container at cook line. Observed Rangoon stored in non food grade bag in mini fridge in kitchen. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22232606

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens located on prep table across from cook line at 53F for approximately 1.5 hours. Advised operator to place item into fridge.

41-10-4

Detail 22232602

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD-40 and a bottle of glue next to condiments stored on shelf near employee hand wash sink.

11-07-5

Detail 22232613

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 Big 6 to operator. Operator will post Big 6. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22232605

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.

11-26-1

Detail 22232604

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 agreement to operator. Operator filled out form. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22232608

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls stored in walk in cooler with no date marking. Operator stated egg rolls were made 2 days earlier. Advised operator to date mark items that are prepared on site and not used with in 24 hours.

53B-14-5

Detail 22232610

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.

13-03-4

Detail 22232611

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint on cook line.

24-08-4

Detail 22232607

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in bowls on shelf over prep area across from cook line.

10-17-4

Detail 22232614

Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line spatula stored in between grill and fryers.

10-20-4

Detail 22232609

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from door handle of warmer on cookline.

23-03-4

Detail 22232601

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on hood over saute area of cook line.

06-01-5

Detail 22232612

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in a bowl in standing water thawing on prep table across from cook line. Operator placed shrimp into walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-63-4

Detail 22232615

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unlocked reach in freezer in hallway leading to public restrooms.

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-13-5

Detail 21792000

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs stored over dumplings in the kitchen. Operator placed the eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21791993

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground pork stored over shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator placed the pork on other shelf. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21791998

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 plan to operator.

31A-09-4

Detail 21792001

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed partially blocked hand washing sink with the shelf in the kitchen area. Observed hand washing sink blocked, not in use in bar area.

11-26-1

Detail 21791995

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 form to operator.

14-01-5

Detail 21791997

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container without handle used to scoop rice. Operator removed the container.. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 21791994

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed shelf underneath the prep table in the kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 21791999

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water stored on shelf next to spices. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21791992

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath the fryer.

21-38-4

Detail 21791996

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed by mop sink in the dishwashing area.

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

28-27-5

Detail 21533928

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Observed grease on the ground. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21533929

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test kit for measuring pH value. No chlorine test kit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Time Extended

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

28-27-5

Detail 21528412

High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Observed grease on the ground. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 21528408

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed vegetables stored underneath the raw beef in the chest freezer in the kitchen. Operator placed vegetables over beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21528409

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were stored in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. beef (49F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator chicken and shrimp were cooked this morning and placed in reach in cooler around noon. Beef and pork were put in the reach in cooler from freezer in the morning. Operator placed pork and beef in walk in cooler., placed bags of ice on chicken and shrimp Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21528414

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test kit for measuring pH value. No chlorine test kit. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21528411

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21528406

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook has no hair restraint. Cook placed the hat on had. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-01-4

Detail 21528413

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors between reach in cooler and the reach in freezer solid and floors around chest freezer. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21528407

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken legs stored on tray on the floor of walk in cooler. Observed salad oil stored on the floor by the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21528410

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawed at room temperature in standing water. Operator placed the shrimp in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-07-4

Detail 21528405

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket chlorine 25ppm. Operator add chlorine, new reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 21136295

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Observed no chlorine test kit.

02C-02-5

Detail 21136292

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed frozen chicken not in original packaging not labeled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 21136294

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.

36-17-5

Detail 21136291

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located by the triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21136293

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour stored on the floor located at the hallway going towards bathrooms. Bucket with raw pork stored on the floor in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21136290

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler on the cook line. Hood vents soiled on the cook line.

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-29-4

Detail 20713360

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. Educated cook on proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20713362

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat pork in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20713363

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls, pork and chicken not date marked.

36-34-5

Detail 20713359

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-17-5

Detail 20713361

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair.

02D-01-5

Detail 20713358

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar not labeled.