La Esperanza Cafeteria

5704 14 St West, Bradenton, FL 34207
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at La Esperanza Cafeteria is still short, with only two visits logged. La Esperanza Cafeteria was last inspected on May 8, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so La Esperanza Cafeteria trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in upright reach in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Educated person in charge and safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout person in charge Remove the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. printed a copy for person in charge person in charge read and signed copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Person in charge put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
74
Feb 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Esperanza Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Esperanza Cafeteria on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does La Esperanza Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

La Esperanza Cafeteria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has La Esperanza Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Esperanza Cafeteria have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Esperanza Cafeteria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.