Lakewood Ranch, Manatee County

B&B CHOPHOUSE AND MARKET

8205 NATURES WAY, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Apr 15, 2026
City
Lakewood Ranch
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 24514986

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2#'s lettuce, 2#'s tomatoes, 5#'s sour cream and 4#'s miscellaneous dressings all at 72F for 24 hours at the salad cooler next to the ice machine. All product was discarded. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24514983

High Priority - Time/temperature control for food safety cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2#'s lettuce, 2#'s tomatoes, 5#'s sour cream and 4#'s miscellaneous dressings all at 72F for 24 hours at the salad cooler next to the ice machine. All product was discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24514985

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24514987

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent above the back door soiled.

10-20-4

Detail 24514984

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Operator moved tongs.

23-03-4

Detail 24514988

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

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 24092861

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.

13-03-4

Detail 24092860

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hairnet at the salad prep area. He put on a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 23626582

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling in dry storeroom. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23626581

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handles. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23626583

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters and wall above the steak grill.

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 23120675

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside the ice machine on the ice drop tray. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23120673

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling in dry storeroom. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23120671

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hair restraint or beard guard.

38-07-4

Detail 23120672

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a light shield missing in the middle of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23120674

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters and wall above grill and fryers. Repeat Violation

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 22770877

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris in the slicer blade guard.

22-20-5

Detail 22770876

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside the ice machine on the ice drop tray. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22770878

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper bowl used as a scoop inside a white container in storeroom without a handle. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 22770882

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling in dry storeroom. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22770881

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment handle.

38-07-4

Detail 22770875

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a light shield missing in the middle of the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22770879

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters and wall above grill and fryers.

02D-01-5

Detail 22770880

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white containers not labeled in storeroom.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 22444991

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw whole beef not in cryovac stored over raw Mahi and Lobster. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22444989

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener in back kitchen.

31A-09-4

Detail 22444992

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand wash sink in the server alley blocked by a tray, a pitcher and an ice scoop holder.

11-26-1

Detail 22444988

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 illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete all.

22-20-5

Detail 22444987

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22444990

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cardboard bowl without a handle in the rice container.

36-32-5

Detail 22444993

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the ceiling in dry storage. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22444986

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered in server alley.

02D-01-5

Detail 22444985

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers in dry storage area not labeled.

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 21993046

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 appropriate documents for compliance. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21993049

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 appropriate documents to comply. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21993044

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance and debris on the top of the ice machine door and inside on the ice drop tray.

36-32-5

Detail 21993045

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling in dry storeroom above shelving.

29-18-4

Detail 21993041

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain covers; Under sink across from oven on cooks line. Ice machine in kitchen next to reach in freezer. Under ice well in server alley. Under prep table holding the tabletop mixer.

40-06-5

Detail 21993048

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys, wallet and cell phone stored on top of Blodgett oven.

36-24-5

Detail 21993042

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in between lockers in store room and hole in wall under hand washing sink in dish area.

10-07-4

Detail 21993040

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in soiled standing water across from flat grill on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 21993043

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in bar cooler gaskets are soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 21993047

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from broiler on cook line. Repeat Violation

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 21557963

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the middle of the cook line. Employee placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21557961

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the middle of the cook line. Employee placed soap. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21557962

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers with water droplets stacked together in warewashing area.

36-73-4

Detail 21557959

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in wait station area under equipment and to the right of the ice machine. Floor drains soiled in wait station area under ice bin. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 21557960

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line to the left of the middle handwash sink on the line and in bar area underneath beer taps.

Jun 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

12B-07-4

Detail 21132826

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food preparation next to prime rib. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21132824

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in drains throughout kitchen.

38-07-4

Detail 21132827

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in front of walk-in cooler near warewashing storage area.

29-19-4

Detail 21132822

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly in drain in wait station area and bar area.

21-12-4

Detail 21132823

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths being draped over sanitizer buckets. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 21132825

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor to the left of the two door stand up reach-in freezer. Employee stored correctly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 21089216

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-16: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 21089215

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler in display case area at 47F Ambient Air Temperature, reach-in cooler on cook line with broken hood at 44F Ambient Air Temperature. 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 2022-05-16: Observed reach-in cooler in display case area at 44F Ambient Air Temperature operator stated that a part has been ordered to repair cooler. Reach-in cooler on cook line with broken hood is at 40F Ambient Air Temperature. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

01D-01-5

Detail 21075040

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed salmon being undercooked with no parasite destruction records. Informed operators that the fish must be fully cooked if served. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 21075039

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed caramelized onions and housemade cheese sauce dated 04/30 in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21075041

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Butter (52F - Cold Holding); Butter (55F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cookline and Raw Beef (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front of establishment in display area. Employee stated that the items had been in the reach-in coolers for two hours. Employee removed and put items in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 21075038

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 21075035

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler in display case area at 47F Ambient Air Temperature, reach-in cooler on cook line with broken hood at 44F Ambient Air Temperature. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21075036

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in two cold-holding units on cook line. Operator placed thermometer. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21075037

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler to the left of the handwash sink on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02B-04-5

Detail 20957810

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed whiskey sour made with raw shell egg whites not indicated on drink menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-25: Operator stated the menus with revisions are in final review and they plan to have them in by the end of next week. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 20925161

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 6 lb 10 oz can of Solid Pack Pumpkin dented at the seam on a wire rack shelf in dry storage area. Employee removed to discard product. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20925160

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat pickles in reach-in cooler in bar area. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 20925159

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed strand of hair in housemade blue cheese dressing container in salad station reach-in cooler. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20925151

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Brie Cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); Blue Cheese Housemade Dressing (48F - Cold Holding); Bourbon Housemade Dressing (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the two door stand up reach-in freezer with an ambient air temperature at 54F at 2:33 PM. Employee stated that the items had been in the reach-in cooler since 10:00 AM. Employee removed items to discard. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20925152

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Brie Cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); Blue Cheese Housemade Dressing (48F - Cold Holding); Bourbon Housemade Dressing (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the two door stand up reach-in freezer with an ambient air temperature at 54F at 2:33 PM. Employee stated that the items had been in the reach-in cooler since 10:00 AM. Employee removed items to discard. Observed Cooked Onions (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked Mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in front of the fryers on the cook line at 3:05 PM with an ambient air temperature of 74F. Employee stated all products had been in the reach-in cooler since 2:00 PM. Employee had items removed to put in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20925156

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane fuel stored on prep shelf with clean plates. Employee moved chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20925153

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles soiled with a mold-like substance in bar area. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20925150

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice at bottom of handwash sink in bar area. Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 20925158

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed whiskey sour made with raw shell egg whites not indicated on drink menu. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 20925154

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler to the left of the two door stand up reach-in freezer at 54F Ambient Air Temperature. Observed reach-in cooler in front of fryers at 74F Ambient Air Temperature. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20925157

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar area underneath beer tap dispensers. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 20925155

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor to the right of salad station reach-in cooler. Warning