Ed's Tavern
1305 108 St E, Bradenton, FL 34212 · Permanent Food Service · License 5106068
What drove the grade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 14 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 14, 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels @ 2 handwashing sinks. Operator stocked them.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed personal drinks above the prep table. Operator moved drinks.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Operator corrected it.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Observed a fly strip over server area. Operator removed it.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed a soiled ceiling vent on the cook line.
Reading this report
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.