Kelsey's Bar & Grill
7020 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210 · Permanent Food Service · License 5104104
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 6 basic (1 repeat)-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 20, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed a box of soap stored above seasoning. Operator moved the box.
Fixed on the spot
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed their sanitizer bucket at 350ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary buckets.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed their kitchen hand sinks used as dumps sinks. Reviewed with the operator and employees on its proper use.
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Observed lime buildup inside their dish machine.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed multiple to-go containers and coffee filter not properly protected. Operator inverted the to-go containers and stored the filters.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Observed the floor under the fryers with grease and food debris buildup.
Repeat violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Observed their walk in cooler fan covers with heavy dust buildup.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.
Observed maintenance equipment stored on top of their freezers and soda boxes. Operator removed them.
Fixed on the spot
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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.