How many health inspections has MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE had?

MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE ever been shut down?

Yes, MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE are: Employee health policy, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?

CONTAMINATION RISK: Reusing single-use items (gloves, cups, utensils, foil) that were designed for one use creates contamination pathways. Single-use gloves develop micro-tears during use, becoming bacterial incubators. Reused single-use containers lose structural integrity, leaking contaminated liquids. Single-use utensils cannot be properly sanitized between uses. Single-use articles (gloves, cups, lids, foil, plastic wrap, straws, stirrers, paper napkins) must be used once and discarded. Do not wash and reuse. Store in original packaging to prevent contamination. Dispense in sanitary manner. Use food-grade single-use items only.

MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE

3550 53 AVE W, Bradenton, FL 34210

Manatee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: GOLDEN WAYS LLC · License: SEA5105715

MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE in Bradenton, FL has 27 inspections on record with 160 total violations (5.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

27Inspections

160Violations

1Closures

Data current as of April 16, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE
Date	Reason	Reopened
May 15, 2018	Roach activity	08:38:00

Inspection History (27)

Apr 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 3, 2025 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Jan 2, 2025 — Complaint Full· 20 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

Feb 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Apr 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Manatee County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE had?: MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE ever been shut down?: Yes, MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE are: Employee health policy, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.

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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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