Pacific Counter
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
90
Score
Pacific Counter appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “clean equipment/utensils not stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Pacific Counter's latest score of 90 sits above the Bradenton average of 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Observed employees hired over 60 days without food handler training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
90
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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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 commercial ROP fish thawing in reach in cooler and not removed from packaging. Operator removed the items from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
95
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the outside of the dish machine soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
95
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint**
53B-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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Operator was unable to provide required records. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03G-49-2
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the outside of the dish machine soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean rice cookers stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-26-4
61
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Observed sushi rice not being monitored or recorded on ph monitoring form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Employees were unable to provide monitoring of sushi rice. Owner was not there and they couldn't find the paper work. Employees understood how and when to monitor. **Time Extended**
03G-49-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training certifications for staff employed for more than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: No proof of food handlers training for any employees employed for more than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale inside and outside of dish machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean rice cookers stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
24-26-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris build up and soiled floors under the kitchen tables, dishmachine and ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
70
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training certifications for staff employed for more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Observed sushi rice not being monitored or recorded on ph monitoring form. **Warning**
03G-49-2
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale inside and outside of dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean rice cookers stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris build up and soiled floors under the kitchen tables, dishmachine and ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
70
Nov 20, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale inside and outside of dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean rice cookers stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris build up and soiled floors under the kitchen tables and behind ice machine.
36-73-4
86
Oct 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white containers unlabeled in back kitchen. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
95
Mar 29, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment using vinegar as a preservative for sushi rice with no HACCP or Variance.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment using vinegar as a preservative for sushi rice with no HACCP or Variance.
03G-42-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishwasher.
16-37-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors around and under the dishwasher.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
64
Aug 24, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substances stored to the right of single serve cups. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed strip hanging above prep area. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bubble tea station utensils in standing water. Employee removed to wash and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
67
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to-go bowls being used as a scoop stored inside dry ingredient containers on storage shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored above prep table on food storage shelf. Operator moved. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pacific Counter last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pacific Counter on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pacific Counter?
Across the inspection record, “clean equipment/utensils not stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pacific Counter.
How does Pacific Counter compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Pacific Counter most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Pacific Counter's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pacific Counter have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pacific Counter 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 Pacific Counter inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pacific Counter is inspected around three times per year on average.
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