Grand Buffet
4848 14th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34207 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105655
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 complaint inspection3 basic (2 repeats)-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitJul 15, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.observed in reach in cooler cooked chicken not covered .
Person in charge covered chicken.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area,back kitchen area ,seafood walk-in cooler and by dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge mopped floors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
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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.