How many restaurants are in Bradenton Beach?

Bradenton Beach, Florida has 18 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Bradenton Beach?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Bradenton Beach is 80%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Bradenton Beach?

The most frequently cited violations in Bradenton Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.

How does Bradenton Beach compare to the Florida state average?

Bradenton Beach has a pass rate of 80%, which is 6 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Bradenton Beach?

Food establishments in Bradenton Beach have an average of 19.3 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Bradenton Beach been assessed?

Food establishments in Bradenton Beach have been assessed $9,400 in fines across 26 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $362 and the largest single fine was $900.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Bradenton Beach restaurants?

5 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Bradenton Beach. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Bradenton Beach inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Bradenton Beach, Florida has 3 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 10 inspections on record.

Bradenton Beach — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Bradenton Beach Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Bradenton Beach, Florida has 18 food establishments with 348 inspections on record. The pass rate is 80%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.5 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $200 assessed to Salt Bar and Table in Bradenton Beach on December 22, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

18Facilities

348Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

80%Pass Rate

5.5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Gulf Drive Cafe	48	361	2
Salt Bar and Table	38	327	1
Blue Marlin Ami	19	72	1
Bridge Street Bistro	35	320	0
Bridge Tender INC	29	215	0

Bradenton Beach Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Bradenton Beach 80% Pass Rate 80%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Bradenton Beach 5.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Bradenton Beach 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Bradenton Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 6	Bamboo Island Bar	3 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Bridge Street Bistro	2	Call Back - Complied
Apr 22	Blue Marlin Ami	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 15	Gulf Drive Cafe	4	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Bradenton Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	3,234
22	Consumer advisory	2,495
31	Clean multi-use utensils	2,495
08	Proper hand/arm washing	2,466
10	Approved food source	2,212

Bradenton Beach Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

26Actions on Record

$9,400Total Fines

$362Avg Fine

$900Largest Fine

11Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Dec 22, 2025	Salt Bar and Table	$200	7--2025076711

Bradenton Beach Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

5Fire Violations

1Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	3
Other fire safety violation	2

Bradenton Beach Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Bradenton Beach has 3 FDACS-regulated facilities with 10 inspections on record.

3Retail Facilities

10FDACS Inspections

Bradenton Beach FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	1
3-303.12	Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water,	1
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	1
2-201.11(A)	The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the	1
6-202.14	Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not	1

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Bradenton Beach Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Bradenton Beach?: Bradenton Beach, Florida has 18 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Bradenton Beach?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Bradenton Beach is 80%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Bradenton Beach?: The most frequently cited violations in Bradenton Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
How does Bradenton Beach compare to the Florida state average?: Bradenton Beach has a pass rate of 80%, which is 6 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Bradenton Beach?: Food establishments in Bradenton Beach have an average of 19.3 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Bradenton Beach been assessed?: Food establishments in Bradenton Beach have been assessed $9,400 in fines across 26 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $362 and the largest single fine was $900.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Bradenton Beach restaurants?: 5 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Bradenton Beach. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Bradenton Beach inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Bradenton Beach, Florida has 3 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 10 inspections on record.

Bradenton Beach Restaurants & Food Establishments (18)

Gulf Drive Cafe 2 closures

900 N GULF DRIVE, Bradenton Beach

48 inspections · 361 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Salt Bar and Table 1 closure

2519 GULF DR, Bradenton Beach

38 inspections · 327 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Blue Marlin Ami 1 closure

121 BRIDGE STREET, Bradenton Beach

19 inspections · 72 violations · Last: Apr 2026

The Beach Box FDACS Retail

301 Gulf DR S, Bradenton Beach

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Whitetail Properties LLC FDACS Retail

1507 GULF DR S, Bradenton Beach

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Back Alley Treasures FDACS Retail

108 Bridge ST, Bradenton Beach

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet w/Limited Food Service

Bradenton Beach — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

Bradenton Beach Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Bradenton Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Bradenton Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Bradenton Beach Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Bradenton Beach Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Bradenton Beach Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Bradenton Beach FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Bradenton Beach: Notable Restaurants

Gulf Drive Cafe

Salt Bar and Table

Blue Marlin Ami

Bridge Street Bistro

Bamboo Island Bar

Bradenton Beach Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

Bradenton Beach Restaurants & Food Establishments (18)

Gulf Drive Cafe 2 closures

Salt Bar and Table 1 closure

Blue Marlin Ami 1 closure

Bridge Street Bistro

Bridge Tender INC

Beach House Waterfront Restaurant

Wicked Taco Cantina

Smoqehouse

Amob

Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar

Island Scoops LLC

Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island

Bamboo Island Bar

Bridge Tender Tiki

Nautilus Cafe

The Beach Box FDACS Retail

Whitetail Properties LLC FDACS Retail

Back Alley Treasures FDACS Retail