Which Bradenton area restaurants aced their health inspections? Here’s a look at who did best
The Bradenton Herald regularly reports on local restaurants that don’t pass inspection by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation or otherwise raise concern due to food safety and cleanliness issues.
But over the last several years, readers have frequently asked to know which restaurants have done well during inspectors’ visits.
Thus, we now bring you a special report on those businesses.
Passing inspection without flaw is no easy feat. Florida bases its inspection standards on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Code, which contains many, many possible violations. These Bradenton-area restaurants did more than pass their regular state inspection—they aced it.
Here are the restaurants and other food businesses that recently got perfect marks (no violations) or near-perfect marks (very few minor violations) in Manatee County. These inspections were conducted between May 24 and July 2, 2021.
Perfect and near-perfect inspections
Angel Oak Cafe, 2004 Sixth Ave. W., Bradenton (event space with catering). (No violations.)
Attardi’s Pizzeria, 7286 55th Ave. E., Bradenton.
Bertha’s Tacos, 929-246-3797 (food truck). (No violations.)
Camacho’s Best Tacos, 1714 14th St. W., Bradenton. (No violations.)
Camacho’s Best Tacos, 1104 Eighth Ave. W., Palmetto. (No violations.)
Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 2106 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton.
China Max, 5461 Factory Shops Blvd, Ellenton (inside Ellenton Premium Outlets).
The Clam House, 304 Seventh St. W., Palmetto. (No violations.)
Fat & Happy Barbeque & More, 806-204-0950 (food truck). (No violations.)
Fire Tacos, 886 S Packinghouse Rd., Sarasota (food truck).
Fresh Burger, 5483 Factory Shops Blvd., Ellenton (inside Ellenton Premium Outlets).
Gelato Go, 119 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach.
Georgia Girl Soul Food And Catering, 925 15th St. E. Bradenton (food truck).
Hallelujah BBQ, 941-730-7303 (food truck).
Mac Pizza & Wings, 9648 S.R. 64, Bradenton.
McDonald’s, 604 67th St. Circle E., Bradenton.
Opita Burgers, 5303 14th St. W. Bradenton (food truck).
Restaurants in Florida are licensed and routinely inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Diners can report health and cleanliness issues at a restaurant anywhere in the state by filing a complaint with the agency.
This story was originally published July 9, 2021 at 5:00 AM.