South Bradenton, Manatee County

CODY'S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE

895 CORTEZ RD W, South Bradenton, FL 34207

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
May 18, 2026
City
South 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.

May 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 24581419

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on salad make station butter (65F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 45 minutes and placed ice around the container. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24581420

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. observed in bar area handwashing sink used as a dump sink. Person in charge cleaned out sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24581417

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near dishwasher area. Person in charge filled soap. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24581418

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar and salad make station.Person in charge printed signs. Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

16-23-4

Detail 24252866

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

12B-07-4

Detail 24252868

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed in back kitchen area open beverage on clean dish rack.Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24252867

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: In dish room Floor and walk-in cooler area covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped floor. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24252864

Basic - Floor tiles missing in bar area.

14-42-4

Detail 24252865

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in back kitchen area.

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 23732838

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 23732839

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotelsrestaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23732837

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in plate garnish area cut lemon not covered.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge covered cut lemons. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Time Extended

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23715039

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line beef (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (62F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all product had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed all food in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23715036

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23715038

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23715042

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23715041

Basic - In dish room Floor area covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23715037

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in plate garnish area cut lemon not covered.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge covered cut lemons. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

21-08-4

Detail 23715040

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.observed in main kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 000ppm); Person in charge changed sanitizer container and Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm); Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-42-4

Detail 23480257

Basic - 2 Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in back kitchen area.

14-09-4

Detail 23480256

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 23480260

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area multiple employees engaged in food preparation with bracelets. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23480261

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in waitstaff area by fountain beverage machine plastic cups wet nesting.

29-19-4

Detail 23480258

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly on cooks line in main kitchen area.

08B-12-5

Detail 23480259

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in plate garnish area cut lemon not covered.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge covered cut lemons. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-09-4

Detail 22919589

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 22919586

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 22919587

Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 22919591

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

08B-12-5

Detail 22919588

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in beverage area cut lemon not covered. Person in charge covered lemons Corrected On-Site

29-40-4

Detail 22919590

Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Observed in back kitchen area on mop sink no Backflow device on hose.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 22629471

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22629473

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwasher area. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22629474

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in raw meat production area and on cooks line

13-07-4

Detail 22629472

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on multiple employees in main kitchen and waitstaff area Jewelry other than a plain ring while preparing food.

36-64-5

Detail 22629470

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in main kitchen area and Walk in cooler objectionable odor.

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22156731

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area 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

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

29-18-4

Detail 21800613

Basic - Drain cover missing in Walk in Beer cooler in back area of kitchen.

24-08-4

Detail 21800609

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back area of kitchen food storage containers wet nesting. Person in charge removed all and placed in dishwasher area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 21800611

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on South end of building. Person in charge put garbage in dumpster. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21800612

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood above grill and fryers vents soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in front kitchen area next to grill soiled with dried food particles in side Reach in cooler Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21800610

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink in back area of kitchen. Person in charge inverted mops to air dry. Corrected On-Site

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-21-4

Detail 21379819

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in main kitchen area.

24-08-4

Detail 21379820

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back area of kitchen cutting boards and food storage containers wet nesting. Person in charge removed all and placed in dishwasher area. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21379817

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood above grill and fryers vents soiled with grease.

33-16-4

Detail 21379818

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-07-5

Detail 20980924

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on clean gloves no Handwashing Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20980923

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 20980922

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on 2 employees in main kitchen area. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for for hair restraint. Both employees put on beard guards and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

Oct 5, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

22-53-4

Detail 20564900

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sink and surface not registering on managers test strip. Manager called for service and changed all sanitizer to chlorine until corrected. Corrective Action Taken

03B-04-5

Detail 20564895

High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef prime rib holding at 125°F in front display window for 2 hours. Manager removed to oven to reheat to 130°F for 112 minutes. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 20564898

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in Panko crumbs without handle. Manager removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 20564897

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged coving in dry storage area.

14-09-4

Detail 20564894

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks on salad Reach in cooler.

29-18-4

Detail 20564902

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain covers by rear beer Walkin cooler one inside and one directly in front of door.

14-11-4

Detail 20564903

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed tear Walkin cooler door handle damaged. Observed walk in freezer gasket torn. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20564896

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer door handles. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 20564901

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in dish pit area unshielded.

23-03-4

Detail 20564899

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters on front line with buildup of grease.