Central Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
64
Score
Central Cafe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Central Cafe on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in back kitchen area reach in cooler raw beefsteak and raw bacon over salad dressing. Educated person in charge on safe, refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed the raw products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed unlabeled chemical bottle in dish washing machine area. Person in charge stated it was glass cleaner and labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - slow draining water in handwash sink on cooks line.
29-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.employee removed and placed all in dishwasher area.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cooks line reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink. Person in charge inverted to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge stated it was glass cleaner and labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
78
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in back kitchen area raw ground beef over bottled beverages. Person in charge removed raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge set up triple sink Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm) and called for repair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
70
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Sanitizer container was empty. Person in charge replaced the sanitizer container and retested at Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm); **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in Reach in cooler under grill in front kitchen area Raw Salmon and Raw Tuna thawed in Reduced oxygen Packaged. Educated Person in charge on Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Person in charge removed from ROP. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface out behind restaurant on east side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
78
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen raw Shell Eggs over olives . Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen Cooked pork and Chicken not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 7/22/23 and date marked accordingly.
02C-02-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface out behind restaurant on east side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
74
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed approximately 1 LB of Ground Beef date marked 10/29/2022. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food and shelve life. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Ground beef
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in front kitchen across from Grill Red potato's and mashed potatoes not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 11/6/2022. Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge date marked both items 11/6/2022.
02C-02-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface out behind restaurant on east side of building.
33-23-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Central Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Central Cafe on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Central Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Central Cafe.
How does Central Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Central Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Central Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Central Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Central Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Central Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Central Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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