Whitfield, Manatee County

CRAGER'S RESTAURANT

7218 N TAMIAMI TRL, Whitfield, FL 34243

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Dec 1, 2025
City
Whitfield
County
Manatee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
15

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.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24215107

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24215106

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back kitchen and on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24215104

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 24215105

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in missing floor tiles on kitchen line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24215103

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a build up of food debris and grease under the kitchen line equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24193449

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 24193447

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 24193450

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 24193451

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back kitchen and on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24193452

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 24193448

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in missing floor tiles on kitchen line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24193453

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a build up of food debris and grease under the kitchen line equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 24041626

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24041632

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

31B-02-4

Detail 24041630

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24041631

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24041633

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. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24041629

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back kitchen and on cooks line. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24041628

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24041634

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in missing floor tiles on kitchen line. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24041635

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a build up of food debris and grease under the kitchen line equipment. Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 24041627

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23583980

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on the back prep table.

36-34-5

Detail 23583978

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent above the door from the kitchen to the dining room.

35B-01-4

Detail 23583979

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23583977

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on cooks line. Repeat Violation

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 23094013

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.

16-23-4

Detail 23094012

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed a lime scale build up on the inside of the dish machine.

36-34-5

Detail 23094011

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled vent over the ice machine in the back kitchen.

35B-01-4

Detail 23094015

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

36-17-5

Detail 23094014

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on cooks line. Repeat Violation

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22771980

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on back prep table and slicer with food debris in blade guard. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22771977

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels and dispenser missing from cook line handwashing sink. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22771978

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen and on kitchen cook line. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22771979

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on food preparation table. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22771981

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on cooks line. Repeat Violation

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22597493

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on prep table. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22597495

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back kitchen and on cooks line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22597494

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles on front kitchen line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 22597496

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22597492

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids open. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 22473331

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on prep table. Repeat Violation

53A-07-6

Detail 22473328

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment without 1 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22473335

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on front line. Operator stated an ex cook ripped it off the wall and he ordered a new one. Operator supplied paper towels. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22473332

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. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22473327

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle unlabeled under prep table.

36-34-5

Detail 22473334

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back kitchen and on cooks line. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22473326

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks, (coffee and waters) in back kitchen on prep table and on the front server area. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22473329

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles on front kitchen line. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22473330

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths under cutting boards. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 22473333

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22473325

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids open. Repeat Violation

May 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 16

03B-01-6

Detail 22019206

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy (80F - Hot Holding); Corn (85F - Hot Holding); Vegetable soup (94F - Hot Holding) Operator heated items to 180 degrees and stored at temp. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22019216

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 documents to operator.

22-02-4

Detail 22019215

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener and slicer on prep table.

31A-09-4

Detail 22019205

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen next to triple sink was blocked with a cart and a pan in the sink. Employee made sink accessible. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22019209

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 documents to operator.

27-16-4

Detail 22019208

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen and at front counter with hot water temping at 82 degrees.

36-34-5

Detail 22019217

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen and on front line.

12B-07-4

Detail 22019203

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored near food preparation table in kitchen and on front line next to plate ware. Employee moved drink to proper location. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22019202

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, keys and purse stored near and on prep tables in the kitchen and front line. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22019210

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on front line floor.

36-68-5

Detail 22019204

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on hood walls and vents.

21-04-4

Detail 22019213

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board on prep table. Employee removed cloth. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22019214

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 22019211

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open.

25-06-4

Detail 22019207

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or protected in store room. Employee properly stored coffee filters. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22019212

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler under prep table. Repeat Violation

Dec 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 21656436

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris on mixer head to the left of the ice machine, on the slicer blade guard on the prep table in prep area, and on can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

Dec 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

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

35A-09-4

Detail 21652712

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a total of 5 dead bed bugs in three booths in the seating area in the establishment. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21652711

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris on mixer head to the left of the ice machine, on the slicer blade guard on the prep table in prep area, and on can opener blade. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21652713

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored to the left of the coffeemaker on prep table. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21652710

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line to the right of the handwash sink and in prep area by the slicer. Warning

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 21605871

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water droplets in containers on shelf in kitchen area across from three compartment sink and in cups in the wait station area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-02: Time Extended

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-07-6

Detail 21543613

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Operator stated there has been a change in management and the test is scheduled for the food manager in the upcoming month. Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21543612

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water droplets in containers on shelf in kitchen area across from three compartment sink and in cups in the wait station area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21543614

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall tiles missing behind single door stand up reach-in freezer on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53A-07-6

Detail 21319669

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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

24-08-4

Detail 21319668

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water droplets in containers on shelf in kitchen area across from three compartment sink and in cups in the wait station area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21319670

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line and in men's restroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21319666

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21319667

Basic - Wall tiles missing behind single door stand up reach-in freezer on cook line. Warning

Jan 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 19

08A-05-6

Detail 20802407

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage patties stored above cooked spaghetti in the stand up reach-in cooler to the right of the cook line entrance from the kitchen. Employee moved spaghetti and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20802395

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed single serve containers of sour cream held at 52°F degrees in the reach-in cooler in the wait station area under the serving window. Operator stated that the sour cream had been stored in the reach-in cooler for two hours. Operator moved single serve sour cream to another reach-in cooler.

41-27-4

Detail 20802398

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket in dishwashing area in wait station with chlorine at 200 ppm. Employee dumped and replaced chlorine solution that read at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20802397

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stand up mixer head to the left of the ice machine soiled with an accumulation of food debris in the kitchen. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris on a prep table at the center of the kitchen.

53B-10-4

Detail 20802402

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 20802405

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in rear of kitchen.

36-24-5

Detail 20802408

Basic - Approximately 7 inch hole in wall in closet adjacent to men's restroom.

23-24-4

Detail 20802391

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers throughout cook line and kitchen.

51-11-4

Detail 20802394

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in closet adjacent to men's restroom.

36-34-5

Detail 20802401

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout cook line and kitchen.

14-74-7

Detail 20802403

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 under food service window in disrepair at 57°F. Operator removed all time/temperature control for safety food product out of coolers. Operator stated items had been in the reach-in cooler for two hours.

13-07-4

Detail 20802406

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food on the cook line.

24-08-4

Detail 20802396

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked plastic and metal containers on clean container storage rack with water droplets.

36-73-4

Detail 20802399

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in closet adjacent to the men's restroom which has soda bag in the box storage. Employee cleaned floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20802393

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of shortening containers on floor on the cook line to the left of the handwash sink and box of oil container to the right of the stand up reach-in freezer.

33-29-4

Detail 20802392

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.

31B-04-4

Detail 20802390

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom. Operator placed sign. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20802404

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

12B-13-4

Detail 20802400

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee drinks stored on top shelf above customer prepped food in stand up reach-in cooler to the right of the kitchen entrance.