Inspectors temporarily close Bradenton bar and grill with rodent problem

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 in Manatee County, a bar and grill in Bradenton was temporarily shut down after inspectors found signs of rodent activity inside.

Bonnie Jean Bar & Grill, 7310 Tara Preserve Lane, Bradenton — Inspected and temporarily shut down April 30

• High priority: An inspector observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in a dry storage room. Corrective action was taken. A person in charge cleaned and sanitized the area.
• High priority: Cheese, house-made ranch dressing, beef stock, beef chili, chicken and garlic in oil were cold held at temperatures greater than 41 degrees in a reach-in cooler. An inspector issued a stop sale due to temperature abuse, and a person in charge discarded the items.
• Basic: An inspector noted four basic violations, including soiled ventilation hoods over a grill and an exterior door with a gap at the threshold.
• The restaurant met inspection standards during a follow-up inspection the same day 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 MyFloridaLicense.com.