EL WARIKE RESTAURANT

4226B 26 ST W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Manatee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PEREZ JESSICA · License: SEA5101915

EL WARIKE RESTAURANT in Bradenton, FL has 24 inspections on record with 240 total violations (10 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

24Inspections
240Violations
2Closures

Data current as of December 16, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for EL WARIKE RESTAURANT
DateReasonReopened
Dec 16, 2025 Rodent activity 10:09:00
Apr 23, 2015 Roach activity 09:55:00

Inspection History (24)

Apr 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Nov 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Apr 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Dec 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 16 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Jun 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Nov 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
May 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Feb 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Jul 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
May 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
May 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Feb 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities
Dec 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
Apr 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 27 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
Aug 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
Apr 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Apr 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL WARIKE RESTAURANT has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Manatee County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 10 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL WARIKE RESTAURANT had?
EL WARIKE RESTAURANT has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL WARIKE RESTAURANT ever been shut down?
Yes, EL WARIKE RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at EL WARIKE RESTAURANT?
The most frequently cited violations at EL WARIKE RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: December 16, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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