5th Season Diner and Lounge
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited 5th Season Diner and Lounge eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “light shield damaged/in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
5th Season Diner and Lounge's latest score of 100 sits above the Bradenton average of 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in back kitchen area , employee cracked raw shell and buttered toast and failed to change gloves and wash hands before putting on clean gloves Educated Person in charge on glove use and handwashing procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Employee discharged toast,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Person in charge cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in main kitchen . Person in charge filled paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler door repaired with duct Tape. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on 2 employees.both employees put on hat and washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on the east side of building.
35B-01-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed: Light shield damaged/in disrepair behind cooks line in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout main kitchen area soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer and Reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in back kitchen area rusted shelves in Walk in freezer and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed in front serving area Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Person in charge diluted and Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine retested at 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
43
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area dried food particles on slicer. Person in charge cleaned slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler door repaired with duct Tape.
14-71-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair behind cooks line in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout main kitchen area soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer and Reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in back kitchen area rusted shelves in Walk in freezer and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink in main kitchen area. Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
70
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed in front wait staff area chlorine WC solution over 200ppm. Person in charge diluted WC solution with water and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area,employee cracked raw Shell Eggs with gloves on. Employee buttered toast and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing sink. Employee discarded toast,removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area across from Handwashing sink. Raw beef steak over Alfredo sauce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy. Person in charge removed raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw ground Beef over Beef steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge removed Raw ground Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area,employee cracked raw Shell Eggs with gloves on. Employee buttered toast and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing sink. Employee discarded toast,removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink area. Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed in back area of main kitchen Walk in cooler frame and door repaired with duct tape.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee cooking food. Educated Person in charge on proper hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken in back area of kitchen and behind cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets throughout entire kitchen area on Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer,and Reach in cooler Observed soiled hood vents over grill area in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease over grill and fryer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
35
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee put on hair restraint and fail to change gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
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.Educated Person in charge on employee health agreement and printed a copy.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge on clean up procedures and printed a copy.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in back area of kitchen with dried food particles. Person in charge removed can opener and washed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee cooking food. Educated Person in charge on proper hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.
13-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken in back area of kitchen and behind cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets throughout entire kitchen area on Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer,and Reach in cooler Observed soiled hood vents over grill area in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
47
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pats at 69°F Person in charge stated they had been out at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge put butter in Walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw beef steak. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage Person in charge removed ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in back area of kitchen with dried food particles. Person in charge removed can opener and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Sausage Gravy in Walk in cooler not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on July 16th 2022. Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge date marked the Sausage Gravy July 16th 2022. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee cooking food. Educated Person in charge on proper hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed exposed insulation on Walk in freezer and Reach in freezer door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken in back area of kitchen and behind cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets throughout entire kitchen area on Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer,and Reach in cooler Observed soiled hood vents over grill area in main kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 5th Season Diner and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 5th Season Diner and Lounge on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 5th Season Diner and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “light shield damaged/in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 5th Season Diner and Lounge.
How does 5th Season Diner and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
5th Season Diner and Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has 5th Season Diner and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 5th Season Diner and Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 5th Season Diner and Lounge 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 5th Season Diner and Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 5th Season Diner and Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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