BRADENTON, Manatee County

THE SAUCY CRAWFISH

3142 53 AVE E, BRADENTON, FL 34203

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Sep 28, 2023
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Closed
Inspections
8

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.

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22326977

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Shrimp over soup and cooked potatoes. Person in charge removed raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22326976

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over cooks line 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 22326975

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

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-13-5

Detail 22031029

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink not used properly. Employee was putting soap on cloth and cleaning dishes And rinse with cold water and put on drying rack. Educated Person in charge on 3cs. Person in charge set up 3 cs correctly and rewashed,rinsed and sanitized the dishes. Sanitizer Quaternary 200ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22031028

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over fryers and wok station soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Time Extended

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 22027812

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flys in main kitchen area. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22027814

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Shrimp over cooked Chicken and cooked Potatoes. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed raw Shrimp. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 22027820

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in Handwashing sink in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed the roach. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22027811

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. Educated Person in charge on clean up procedures and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22027813

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked with Chemical rack in main kitchen area by 3 compartment sink. Person in charge moved rack. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22027815

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. Educated Person in charge on employee health agreement and emailed Person in charge a copy. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22027817

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked Chicken wings and not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 5/292023 and date marked accordingly. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-05-4

Detail 22027810

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cooked chicken wings stored in cardboard box in Walk in cooler. Person in charge removed card board box. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22027816

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

16-13-5

Detail 22027809

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink not used properly. Employee was putting soap on cloth and cleaning dishes And rinse with cold water and put on drying rack. Educated Person in charge on 3cs. Person in charge set up 3 cs correctly and rewashed,rinsed and sanitized the dishes. Sanitizer Quaternary 200ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22027818

Basic - Food stored on floor in main kitchen area. Cooked potatoes. Educated Person in charge on food storage. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22027819

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

Jan 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 21711254

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 21711259

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell Eggs over washed produce and Cooked shrimp in upright Reach in cooler in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food and storage. Person in charge removed Eggs. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21711255

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked Chicken wings and Cream sauce not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 1/17/2023 and date marked accordingly. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 21711258

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cooked chicken wings stored in cardboard box in Walk in cooler. Person in charge removed card board box . Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21711257

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

23-03-4

Detail 21711256

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

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-01-4

Detail 21298774

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed cook eating while preparing food. Educated Person in charge. Cook discarded food. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

33-23-4

Detail 21298772

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on grass. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21298773

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over fryers and wok station soiled with grease. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 21292937

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 dish machine test at 000 ppm. Person in charge stated it was out of sanitizer and charged sanitizer container. Person in charge retested at 100ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21292931

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with black mold like substance. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21292936

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsed a cleaning cloth in Handwashing sink. Educated employee on Handwashing sink use. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21292935

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Crab,lobster Scallops , Pasta and Milk not date marked in 2 door Reach in cooler across from cooks line . Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge date marked all product. Warning

12B-01-4

Detail 21292933

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed cook eating while preparing food. Educated Person in charge. Cook discarded food. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21292938

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in dry storage area and Walk in freezer. Person in charge removed from the office. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

33-23-4

Detail 21292932

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on grass. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21292934

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

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 21019904

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 dishwasher at 000 ppm. Manager filled sanitizer bucket and retested at 50ppm - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-07-5

Detail 21019909

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cooking in main kitchen area glove change no Handwashing. 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

50-17-2

Detail 21019910

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 21019913

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

08A-05-6

Detail 21019908

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pasta in Walk in cooler. Cook removed chicken. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21019906

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter at room temperature 91 F at 2:10pm Cook stated that the butter has been at room temperature since 9:00 am. Manager discarded butter. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21019907

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at room temperature 91 F at 2:10pm Cook stated that the butter has been at room temperature since 9:00 am. Manager discarded butter.

22-02-4

Detail 21019911

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager removed and cleaned. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21019901

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed all 3 Handwashing sinks filled with dirty dishes and used as a dump sink. Manager removed all dishes from Handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21019902

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer. Manager removed from floor. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 21019903

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on ground.

23-03-4

Detail 21019905

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

33-16-4

Detail 21019912

Basic - Open dumpster lid. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Manager closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 20398333

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 dishwasher with 0ppm. Educated operator on Three compartment sink sanitizing for all equipment until Dishwashing machine is operating with the proper chlorine sanitizer solution.m

16-33-4

Detail 20398324

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no quaternary test strips for use at the front bar.

22-02-4

Detail 20398329

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20398332

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of Hand washing sink in service area, and table blocking Hand washing sink at end of cooks line. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20398335

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwash sign at bar Hand washing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20398327

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container in sauce in Walkin cooler, and container in rice both without handles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20398325

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license posted near hostess stand.

08B-38-4

Detail 20398328

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor in Walkin freezer and Walkin cooler.

33-19-4

Detail 20398336

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage, leaves and debris on pad and under dumpster. The dumpster is shared with other stores in strip mall.

14-69-4

Detail 20398331

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both chest Reach in freezers.

23-03-4

Detail 20398334

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

33-16-4

Detail 20398330

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 20398326

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping into bucket through fire safety valve on Walkin cooler ceiling.