Inspectors temporarily close Bradenton restaurant after finding roaches in food areas
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, Flavors of India restaurant in Bradenton was temporarily shut down after inspectors found live and dead roaches:
Flavors of India, 6103 14th St. W., Bradenton — Inspected and temporarily shut down July 23
- High priority: An inspector observed two live roaches in an empty food storage container in the kitchen.
- Basic: An inspector observed approximately two dead roaches in a front dining area, 10 dead roaches in a food storage container in the kitchen, eight dead roaches in a dishwashing area and two dead roaches in a dry storage area.
- Basic: Food was stored uncovered in a reach-in cooler, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Corrective action was taken.
- Basic: Hood filters in the kitchen were soiled with grease.
- Basic: Rice was stored on the floor in a dry storage area. Corrective action was taken.
- Basic: A container with no handle was used to dispense rice. Corrective action was taken.
- The restaurant met inspection standards during a follow-up visit on July 24 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.
This story was originally published July 29, 2024 at 10:02 AM.