Inspectors temporarily close Bradenton sub shop with roaches crawling on meat case

Florida’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants routinely inspects restaurants, food trucks and other food service establishments for public health and cleanliness issues.

The reports are public information.

During recent inspections, a Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurant in Bradenton was temporarily closed after inspectors found live and dead roaches on site:

Jersey Mike’s Subs, 5820 Ranch Lake Blvd. #106B, Bradenton — Inspected and temporarily shut down Feb. 1

• High priority: An inspector observed five live roaches crawling on the outside of a meat case, inside a motor area and on the floor surrounding the case.
  
  
• Intermediate: No proof was provided that food employees were informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
• Basic: An inspector observed five dead roaches in and around a cooler case in a front area.
• A follow-up inspection was required. The restaurant met inspection standards during a follow-up visit on Feb. 2 and was allowed to reopen.

Editor’s Note: According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, these reports are a “snapshot” of the conditions present at the time of the inspection and are public record. The agency is required to inspect every licensed restaurant at least once per year, but new and “high-risk” establishments tend to be inspected more frequently.

When an emergency shutdown order is given by an inspector, it must first be reviewed and approved by agency supervisors. In order for a business to reopen, an inspector will continue visiting the establishment daily until compliance is met. Some citations may include a financial penalty. Inspectors may also respond to complaints, which can be filed at www.myfloridalicense.com.

The Bradenton Herald’s weekly dirty dining reports list restaurants where inspectors found issues that might concern the average diner — such as unsafe food temperatures, employee hand-washing issues or moldy drink machines — regardless of whether or not the businesses passed inspection.