ELLENTON, Manatee County

ELLENTON CAFE

7044 US HIGHWAY 301 N, ELLENTON, FL 34222

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Jan 20, 2026
City
ELLENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
3

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.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 24311310

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tile damaged in cook line area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 24311311

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed prep cook without hairnet or cap during prep. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 24311312

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Time Extended

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 24201254

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 chlorine at dish machine 25ppm, operator changed chemical bucket and corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-86-1

Detail 24201249

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed sausage links and patties in steam table with paper towels. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24201246

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cold holding cut lettuce 47F, turkey 50F. Operator moved to freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24201251

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table on cook line, hot holding sausage patty 106F, sausage link 115F. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24201253

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Antiseptic spray on shelf stored next to RTE and above prep counter. Operator removed spray from area. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24201247

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter handwashing sink did not have paper towels. Operator brought paper towels to sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24201256

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tile damaged in cook line area. Warning

32-12-6

Detail 24201258

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in ladies room. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24201245

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed prep cook without hairnet or cap during prep. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24201250

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet drink cups stacked at service counter. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 24201255

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease under fryer and cooking equipment. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 24201252

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 24201248

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed sink not connected to drain line behind building. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 24201259

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink hot water faucet not in working standard near cook line. Warning

36-30-4

Detail 24201257

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen and preparation area. Warning

Jul 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 23918299

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips on site. Owner will purchase.

27-16-4

Detail 23918300

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at front hand sink. Owner in process of repairing.

36-32-5

Detail 23918301

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile above walk in cooler.

13-07-4

Detail 23918298

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee with bracelet on. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site