Caesar Breakfast Cafe

1808 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Caesar Breakfast Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting beverage cup in waitstaff area.Person in charge separated
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
35B-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
82
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled paper towels.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north end of kitchen.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in waitstaff area.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed in front service area Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm) Person in charge diluted with water and Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine recheck 100ppm)
21-07-4
70
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area employee cracked raw Shell eggs,grabbed a clean serving plate with both hands and failed to remove gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. Educated employee on glove use and hand washing. Employee placed plate in dishwasher area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout for glove use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy of the hand out.
03F-10-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in back kitchen area. Person in charge secured tank **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in main kitchen area. Person in charge inverted mop . **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in upright Reach in cooler across from cooks line Cooked Pork (53F - Cooling). Person in charge stated its was placed in Reach in cooler on 2/7/24. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Cooked Pork.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in upright Reach in cooler across from cooks line Cooked Pork (53F - Cooling). Person in charge stated its was placed in Reach in cooler on 2/7/24. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Cooked Pork.
03D-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Next to fountain beverage machine plastic glasses not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Person in charge placed cup in dishwasher area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up on servers area. Person in charge inverted spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
64
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with wristbands and jewelry preparing and serving food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee preparing food in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door in kitchen area not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caesar Breakfast Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caesar Breakfast Cafe on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caesar Breakfast Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caesar Breakfast Cafe.

How does Caesar Breakfast Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Caesar Breakfast Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Caesar Breakfast Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caesar Breakfast Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caesar Breakfast Cafe 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 Caesar Breakfast Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caesar Breakfast Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.