Bradenton, Manatee County

LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO

2715 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton, FL 34205

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Mar 31, 2026
City
Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 24482163

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored with dry storage food. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24482161

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for their chlorine dish machine. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24482164

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their two kitchen hand sinks. Operator placed more. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 24482162

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed missing training for Crysten P and Jasmin who have both worked for over 60 days and handle food.

14-69-4

Detail 24482165

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the outside storage freezer.

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 24258826

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their cook line sink with plugs and cords inside,and observed the bar sink used as a dump sink. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24258830

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dish machine.

31B-02-4

Detail 24258829

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at the bar and bathroom sink.

13-03-4

Detail 24258831

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator handling food without a hair restraint. Operator put a hat on. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24258828

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 78F standing water. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 24258827

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes and coffee filters not properly covered. Operator inverted the boxes and cover the filters. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 24258832

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed their sanitizer buckets stored on the floor.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

29-34-4

Detail 23683141

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on rear exterior hose Bibb.

11-27-4

Detail 23683144

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. Observed no written plan in place.

11-26-1

Detail 23683138

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 some employees with no written plan on site.

32-12-6

Detail 23683140

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in employee restroom.

35B-01-4

Detail 23683143

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap bottom right of exterior kitchen door.

08B-36-4

Detail 23683145

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food stored below paper towel dispenser next to hand sink. Chef moved food items. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23683139

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of utensils at grill station in 77f water. Chef removed container to wash . Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 23683142

Basic - Kitchen table with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stainless steel table in kitchen area with rust pitting.

35B-03-4

Detail 23683137

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23320052

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler across from stove range raw scallops over cooked grits. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw scallops. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23320054

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line. egg and cheese quiche (70F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

51-18-6

Detail 23320053

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

33-16-4

Detail 23320055

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

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 22397436

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of all purpose cleaner stored on food prep table next to dressing. Chef moved bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22397435

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black slimy substance interior of ice machine.

16-62-1

Detail 22397427

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device available to temp dish machine.

11-26-1

Detail 22397431

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 some employees with no written plan in place.

06-09-1

Detail 22397433

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawing in bag in drawer with no cut in package. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22397429

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on 2 door flip top reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22397437

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on hand sink and speaker on top of coffee maker.

08B-38-4

Detail 22397428

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on the floor in kitchen. Flour bin stored on the floor. Chef moved off floor. Corrected On-Site

33-09-4

Detail 22397430

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bag of trash behind dumpster.

38-07-4

Detail 22397434

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no shields on light fixture in dry storage building.

02D-01-5

Detail 22397432

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on squeeze bottles. Flour bin not labeled. Chef labeled bin. Corrected On-Site

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

41-17-4

Detail 22168199

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid. Chef labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22168198

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in cornmeal bin. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22168201

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed grouper thawing in reach in cooler in packaging. Chef cut slit in bag. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22168197

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip top cooler heavily grooved.

24-08-4

Detail 22168196

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe wet stacked pans on shelf in rear storage area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22168200

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food products stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved product to shelf. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22168202

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled. Chef labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

Feb 1, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 21745758

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. No clean op procedure in place.inspector will email.

32-12-5

Detail 21745757

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle present.