Anna Maria Oyster Bar-Cortez
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
86
Score
Anna Maria Oyster Bar-Cortez appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton restaurant scores 83. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper boat in chips,. Operator removed boat. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table next to burners. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging wire shelf next to salad station. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of tongs in salad in salad area. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall inside of walk-in cooler around entrance soiled with excess dust and grease. Observed wall around walk-in cooler fans soiled with dust and black mold like substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets in kitchen and back food preparation area with quaternary sanitizer not at minimum strength. Operator changed all buckets. Quaternary sanitizer buckets now at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line at salad station with cut marks.
14-09-4
95
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steaks over sauces in squeeze bottles and over cooked sliced beef in 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved raw beef steaks below squeeze bottles and sliced cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in breading in back food preparation area. Operator moved handle above product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in single door cooler at the end of the cook line with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
78
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw oysters at 46 degrees, operator stated that oysters had been shucked approximately 3.5 hours earlier. Operator placed ice on oysters to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over gallons of milk in walk in cooler. Operator moved tuna to lower rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer on clean dish rack in dish room with dried food particles. Operator removed slicer to be recleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with slime on edges. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler door dirty and separating from door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing concrete at entrance of walk-in freezer.
36-11-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken dumpster lid.
33-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching rice. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cheese cake being thawed at room temperature. Employee stated he had just removed the cheese cake from the freezer. Employee placed cheese cake in cooler to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3 compartment sink in dish machine area with drain pipe leaking on to floor.
29-11-4
45
Apr 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer in dish area soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned slicer and removed food particles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning detergent stored on cook line next to liquid butter. Operator relocated away from food and food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw conch fritter mixture stored over produce in the walk in cooler. Manager moved raw conch mixture. Observed raw oysters on shelf above cooked shrimp stored in reach in cooler. Manager moved raw oysters.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at wait staff area soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a scoop in flour bin with no handle. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on cook line in use with cut marks.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed a rusted out portion approximately 1.5ft long at the bottom seam of dumpster.
33-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stored on rack west nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of mayonnaise stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed mayonnaise onto shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in crack between cutting board and reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
45
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers and trays on rack in dishwashing area. Manager placed the containers and treys to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup around the door of walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around the soda nozzles soiled in wait station.
23-03-4
78
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over marinara sauce container in walk in cooler. Operator placed the beef on self underneath. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed underneath ice machine.
29-18-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler at the cook line leaking condition from inside of the reach in cooler.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around the nozzles in soda machine at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anna Maria Oyster Bar-Cortez last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Anna Maria Oyster Bar-Cortez on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Anna Maria Oyster Bar-Cortez?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Anna Maria Oyster Bar-Cortez.
How does Anna Maria Oyster Bar-Cortez compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Anna Maria Oyster Bar-Cortez most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Anna Maria Oyster Bar-Cortez's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Anna Maria Oyster Bar-Cortez have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Anna Maria Oyster Bar-Cortez means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Anna Maria Oyster Bar-Cortez inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Anna Maria Oyster Bar-Cortez is inspected around three times per year on average.
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