Sofra in Bradenton
Last inspected:
606 Manatee Ave, Bradenton, FL 34205Sofra in Bradenton has recorded 14 inspections with 43 total violations between January 2023 and January 2026, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Recent inspection activity shows elevated violation counts: a December 2025 routine inspection cited 15 violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, followed by a December 16 routine inspection with 18 violations that prompted a Warning Issued. The most recent complaint inspection on January 12, 2026 documented 12 violations and was completed with no further action required. Recurring patterns include shell stock requirements violations (appearing in multiple December 2025 inspections), handwashing facility and hand-washing procedure violations (cited in June and December 2025), and management awareness violations (noted across several inspections).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sofra in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Sofra in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Sofra in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sofra in Bradenton last inspected?
- Sofra in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sofra in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sofra in Bradenton are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Parasite destruction.
- How many health inspections has Sofra in Bradenton had?
- Sofra in Bradenton has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sofra in Bradenton find?
- Sofra in Bradenton was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sofra in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, Sofra in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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.
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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