RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR

6100 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton, FL 34210

Manatee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MDRP RESTAURANTS LLC · License: SEA5105588

RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR in Bradenton, FL has 33 inspections on record with 269 total violations (8.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

33Inspections
269Violations
1Closures

Data current as of June 25, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR
DateReasonReopened
Jun 9, 2025 Roach & fly activity 16:48:00

Inspection History (33)

Jun 25, 2025 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jun 24, 2025 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Jun 9, 2025 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jun 9, 2025 — Complaint Full· 18 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Feb 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition
Jul 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Feb 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Oct 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 2, 2022 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V06 Handwashing facilities
V09 No contamination
V13 Parasite destruction
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 17, 2022 — Complaint Full· 15 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
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Mar 21, 2022 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Oct 28, 2021 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
May 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Mar 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
Mar 25, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 11, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 10, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
Jan 10, 2019 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 9, 2019 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Jun 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jun 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
Dec 27, 2016 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Manatee County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR had?
RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR has had 33 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR ever been shut down?
Yes, RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR?
The most frequently cited violations at RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.

Nearby Establishments

CLANCY'S IRISH SPORTS PUB

6218 W CORTEZ RD, Bradenton

28 inspections · 177 violations

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025

AVOCADO'S COCINA MEXICANA AND BAR

6510 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton

7 inspections · 34 violations

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2025

SAGE BISCUIT CAFE LLC

6656 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton

30 inspections · 229 violations · 4 closures

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025

FIVE NINE GRILL AND TAVERN

5718 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton

23 inspections · 162 violations

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2025

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: June 25, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR.