88 Live Piano Bar

6640 Cortez Rd W Ste A, Bradenton, FL 34209 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105911

B
Grade B
Safety score 87 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 9, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.High priority · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 9 routine inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 basic
    -13
  • Safety score87

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitOct 9, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    5 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.

      Observed their triple sink at 500ppm quaternary. Operator remade to 200ppm.

      Fixed on the spot

      Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

      Observed their sanitizer bucket at 500ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed their kitchen hand sink filled with plates. Operator placed them in the triple sink to wash.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Brittany G, Melissa L, Devin P.

      Repeat violation

    Basic1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      Observed 1 dead palmetto bug on the floor of the bar. Operator disposed of it and sanitized the area.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Chemicals and toxic substances2
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Manager certification and employee training1