Katies Cafe
3130 E 53 Ave, Bradenton, FL 34203 · Permanent Food Service · License 5103605
What drove the grade
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 18 routine inspection5 basic (4 repeats)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 18, 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
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Person in charge placed in sanitizer.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage can located outside lid broken.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer opening not protected with self-closing door on south end of kitchen.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: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in entire kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Repeat violation
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.