Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
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 eggs over hash browns in single door reach-in coolers. Operator moved hash browns. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observed garbage enclosed with missing fencing if. **Repeat Violation**
33-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the front of the single door make station with excess soil and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain.Pbservd put door dumpster area with standing water. **Repeat Violation**
33-27-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with out a self closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer not at minimum strength. Operator changed sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer now at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
67
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of household pesticide in chemical area under dish machine. Operator removed pesticide. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over hash browns in black reach in refrigerator. Operator moved shell eggs to the bottom of the refridgerator. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed fronts and handles of 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line with excess soil.
23-24-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observed garbage enclosure in disrepair. 3 of the side are missing.
33-24-4
Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water in garbage area.
33-27-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with out a self closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer in waitstaff area not at proper ppm. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
58
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelf under flat Establishment is open and operating at the time of inspection grill with rusted and pitted surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door from kitchen with out a self closer.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer not at minimum strength. Operator corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
86
Jan 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water in refuse area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed out door refuse area with standing water at the time of this inspection. Operator stated that he has contacted the owner of the plaza several times regarding this issue. **Time Extended**
33-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door from kitchen without a self closer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed exterior door from kitchen without a self closer at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed a raw wrapped ground beef burger in walk-in cooler on shelf in same container as sliced deli meats. **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over tomatoes in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of black beans labeled 11/06. **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sausage gravy prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with out a date mark. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up sign. E-mailed copy to owner. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer in kitchen with visible dried food particles. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator filling sanitizer bucket at hand wash sink in waitstaff area. Educated operator on use of handwashing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on menu without an identifier. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Observed employee without a signed employee health reporting agreement. Emailed copy of health reporting agreement. Operator had employee read and sign agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of pancake and egg mixture without a labels. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused equipment in hall across from bathrooms. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water in refuse area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf above stove with visible dust and grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of red potatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door from kitchen without a self closer. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelf under flat top grill with rusted pitted surface. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked clean glasses with wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing next to walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
20
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed one piece of cove molding missing next to walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed cove molding missing next to walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water in refuse area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed standing water in refuse area, refuse area is not curbed or graded to drain. Operator does not own building and has spoken to owner of plaza on several occasions to correct this violation. **Time Extended**
33-27-4
90
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has book and will administer test. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed one piece of cove molding missing next to walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep surface in waitstaff area. Owner removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water in refuse area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Warning**
33-27-4
78
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings over closed containers of potatoes. Owner moved chicken wing to bottom shelf under potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Informed employee to use hand washing sink for washing. Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods with no date markings in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed one piece of missing cove next to walk in cooler
36-03-4
Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water around shared dumpster. Owner of restaurant took pictures and is going to inform the owner of the building.
33-27-4
64
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy hot holding at 110F. Operator stated sausage gravy had been put on steam table at 7:30am. Operator removed sausage gravy from steam basin and placed on cook top. Sausage gravy heated to 154F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (73F) held at room temperature on counter near cook line. Operator stated items were held at room temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator removed items from counter and placed into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 broken eggs in reach in cooler. Operator discarded eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed smoked salmon stored over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Operator moved smoked salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pooled eggs (73F), shelled eggs, melted butter held at room temperature on counter near cook line. Operator stated items were held at room temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator removed items from counter and placed into reach in cooler. Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control Plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at hostess station placed upside down without wrapper next to coffee machine.
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oatmeal and flour in bulk containers not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up in ice machine located in hostess station.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes stored in boxes on the floor of the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on doors to oven on cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
33
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed soiled gloves and put on clean gloves and failed to wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in freezer in back kitchen area by food preparation table raw Beef Steak over cooked Sausage not in original packaging. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw Shell Eggs and used a cloth to wipe gloves. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy for Person in charge.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer in back area of kitchen soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge stated it was not used today and cleaned and sanitized slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Educated Person in charge on employee health agreement and printed a copy for Person in charge
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to post
02B-02-5
43
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed original containers of bleach stored next to original container of pancakes syrup. Manager moved pancakes syrup to upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Following item sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) was stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in freezer raw chicken in not original packaging stored over raw beef steak in not original packaging in reach in freezer in the kitchen. Manager placed raw steaks over raw chicken in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory and manager posted before the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at a three compartment sink, and wait / serving station.
29-18-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer has a duct tape to secure doors from opening.
14-71-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves under the cook line in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door.
35B-03-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe.
How does Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mountain Comforts Coffee 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 Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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