Defy Bradenton
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
64
Score
Defy Bradenton, located at 7385 52 Pl E in Bradenton, Florida, had a moderate-risk inspection on March 17, 2026. This inspection noted two major and five minor violations, including issues with ceiling tiles in food preparation areas and ice buildup in a reach-in freezer. Across six scored inspections, Defy Bradenton has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Violations — Mar 17, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.observed above pizza impinger approximately 16 ceiling tiles not smooth and nonabsorbent.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed in main kitchen over pizza impinger approximately 8 ceiling tiles with water damage .
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.observed in back kitchen area pizza boxes stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed in back kitchen area single service items not inverted.Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in main kitchen area.Person in charge filled 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
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. Observed: 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in note book . All currently working Employee read and signed . As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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