The Barnyard
624 9 Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105939
What drove the grade
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 5 routine inspection1 intermediate, 8 basic-11
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 5Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score69
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 5, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Observed no proof of employee training at callback inspection.
Administrative complaint
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
More time given
- First visitAug 5, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training.
Basic8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed food removed from original packaging not labeled near hand washing sink.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed scoop with no handle stored inside flour container in storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed grooved cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board not in sanitizing solution. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed hood filters soiled.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed drooping ceiling tile above expo line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area not smooth or easily cleanable.
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 hand drill stored on prep table next single service items. Operator removed drill.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.