88 Live Piano Bar
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
78
Score
88 Live Piano Bar appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “open dumpster lid”, showing up three times.
88 Live Piano Bar's latest score of 78 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Mellisa L and Brittany G. With expired food handlers certification.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed solo cup being used to dispense whirl oil. Operator removed solo cup. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on shared dumpsters. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
78
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of soda gun in bar area with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned soda gun. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl and spoon in hand wash sinks not being in kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being to dispense garlic salt. Operator removed the solo cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bagged soda syrup stored on floor in bar area. Operator started moving soda boxes to shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on shared dumpster. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
74
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 400 ppms. Operator corrected quaternary sanitizer bucket to 200 ppms. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from pizza ovens. Operator wiped up water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old food labels on clean clear container on storage rack.
16-46-4
74
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a sanitizer bucket at 400ppm quaternary. Operator remade the bucket at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator order more signs. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
82
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed above Pizza oven hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
95
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were stored in heated unit: meatballs (131F - Hot Holding);marinara sauce (130F - Hot Holding) Per operator the items were placed in the heated unit at time of opening which is about 1 hour ago. Operator placed the items to reheat on 165F. Observed: meatballs (201F - Reheating); marinara sauce (190F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holster soiled in bar area. Operator removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed 3 employees with copies of safestaf certificates. Other employees have original certificates, and 2 employees are employed less than 60 days.
53B-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee no hair restraint. Employee placed the hat on head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Per operator dumpster is used by other establishment too.
33-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed new license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 88 Live Piano Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 88 Live Piano Bar on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 88 Live Piano Bar?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 88 Live Piano Bar.
How does 88 Live Piano Bar compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
88 Live Piano Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has 88 Live Piano Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 88 Live Piano Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 88 Live Piano Bar 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 88 Live Piano Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 88 Live Piano Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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