Cortez Ace Hardware in West Bradenton

Last inspected:

9516 Cortez Road, West Bradenton, FL 34210
Overview

Cortez Ace Hardware in West Bradenton received one violation during a January 2025 sanitation inspection. A high-priority violation cited improper storage of poisonous or toxic materials — a gallon of hand soap, cans of hand sanitizer, and a gas-powered blower were stored with and above bottled drinks in the back storage area. The violation was corrected on site when the soaps, chemicals, and equipment were removed to proper storage. A focused inspection in October 2024 following Hurricane Milton found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
1Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Cortez Ace Hardware in West Bradenton: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . MARK WOLFE, PERSON IN CHARGE RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PPRepeat
Back area- a gallon of hand soap, cans of hand sanitizer and a gas powered blower are stored with and above bottled drinks in the back storage area. COS- soaps, chemicals and gas powered equipment removed to proper storage.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SASKIA UNDERWOOD

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Cortez Ace Hardware in West Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cortez Ace Hardware in West Bradenton last inspected?
Cortez Ace Hardware in West Bradenton was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 8, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Cortez Ace Hardware in West Bradenton had?
Cortez Ace Hardware in West Bradenton has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Cortez Ace Hardware in West Bradenton find?
Cortez Ace Hardware in West Bradenton was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 8, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Cortez Ace Hardware in West Bradenton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Cortez Ace Hardware in West Bradenton has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Cortez Ace Hardware in West Bradenton?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Cortez Ace Hardware in West Bradenton are: 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.

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