Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton
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1814 14 St W, Bradenton, FL 34205Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton has had 14 inspections on record dating back to 2019, with 70 total violations averaging 5.0 per inspection—at the statewide median. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been infrequent, but handwashing procedures, allergen awareness, and proper cooking temperatures were cited in the most recent inspection on March 27, 2026, which resulted in a Warning Issued. That same inspection documented intermediate-level violations in handwashing procedures and allergen awareness appearing twice each in a single inspection, suggesting recurring gaps in staff training on these critical practices. The facility has shown mixed compliance: a licensing inspection in March 2025 passed with no violations, but the March 2026 inspection documented 14 violations in a single visit, the highest count in recent years.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton last inspected?
- Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton had?
- Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton find?
- Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, Gator Lounge and Package in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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