CORTEZ CAFE
12108 CORTEZ RD, Cortez, FL 34215
Manatee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SOTIRIOS INC · License: SEA5100063
CORTEZ CAFE in Cortez, FL has 31 inspections on record with 177 total violations (5.7 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of December 19, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Rodent activity | 13:43:00 |
Inspection History (31)
Mar 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Jan 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Aug 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Aug 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Aug 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jan 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Jan 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jul 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Jul 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Apr 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Aug 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 29, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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May 15, 2020 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Feb 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Feb 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Dec 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Oct 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Oct 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Apr 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Mar 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Feb 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Mar 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Mar 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jun 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Jun 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Mar 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Dec 26, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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How Does This Facility Compare?
CORTEZ CAFE has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Manatee County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.22.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has CORTEZ CAFE had?
- CORTEZ CAFE has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has CORTEZ CAFE ever been shut down?
- Yes, CORTEZ CAFE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at CORTEZ CAFE?
- The most frequently cited violations at CORTEZ CAFE are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.
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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).
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