Bonefish Grill
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Bonefish Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Bradenton restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in establishment with groves and cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed clear containers on clean dish rack with cracks and broken corners. Operator removed containers and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underside of soda dispenser soiled with black mold like substance. Operator had employee clean the area. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water in outdoor dumpster area. Operator stated that the drain was clogged.
33-27-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler in bar area holding barrels of beer.
29-49-6
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a ladder next to single serve containers on located n shelf next to ice machine. Operator moved ladder. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed receptacle in unisex bathroom for employees without a lid. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
67
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter and pesto at 50F, in waitstaff area. Operator stated that both products had been out approximately 1 hour. Operator put more ice on products to rapidly cool. Butter now at 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer to strong. Operator corrected lactic acid sanitizer to 700ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed after dripping from ceiling in server area. Operator stated that they have had issues with the roof.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage in unisex rest room for employees with out a cover.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards on cook line. Operator stated they just received a quote to replace all cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple clear containers on clean dish rack with cracked and broken corners and edges.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in employees restroom. E-mailed copy of employees must wash hands to operator. Operator printed and hung signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
58
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 50F and pesto at 56F, operator stated items had been out for approximately 1 hour. Operator reined items to bring down temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser in bar area with a build up of green mold like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator was unable access information in computer to provide proof of any training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed multiple areas of cove molding through our kitchen broken and pulling away from wall. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf in serve area next to clean dishes. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on food preparation wearing a table in back food prep area. Operator removed speaker. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook line engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle at bread station. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the underside of food shelves in walk-in cooler with visible mold like substances. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish being thawed in standing water in back food prep area. Operator turned on water to thaw properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloth on cooks line. **Warning**
21-12-4
47
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw ground beef then changed their gloves and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over washed and cut greens in reach-in cooler on left side of cooks line. Manager moved tuna to bottom shelf. Raw pork stored over flour tortillas in reach-in cooler on left side of cooks line. Manager moved raw pork to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw (57F Cold Holding); Diced Mango (50F Cold Holding) Stacked and stored above fill line in the top section of reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been stored in reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards observed on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep table in food preparation area. Manager removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in walk-in cooler missing shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp and scallops being thawed in standing water in three compartment sink in food preparation area. Manager drained water and turned on faucet to thaw under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: Milk 49F ( - Cold Holding); Crab cake (48F - Cold Holding); Swordfish (49F - Cold Holding); Feta (48F - Cold Holding) at approximately 12:15 pm. Operator stated walk in cooler was approximately 36F at approximately 9:30 am. Advised operator to open walk in freezer and add ice to TCS foods. Operator placed call to repair company. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medication stored with single service condiment cups in bin on top of microwave. Employee removed medication. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6 dented cans on bottom rim of hearts of palm on dry storage shelf. Operator removed cans from shelf to return for credit. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer chest near ice machine.
14-69-4
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 scoop handle laying in rice bulk container in dry storage area.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up behind and on sides of fryers, and next to counter top oven on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in lower reach in cooler on prep line.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed water draining slowly under high temp dish-wash machine. Observed water draining slowing in dumpster pad area.
29-19-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed trout and salmon in walk in cooler in commercially vacuum sealed packaging. Operator cut hole into packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
47
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touched raw chicken, wiped hands with gloves on with dry cloth and then removed gloves and put new gloves without washing hands. Operator removed cloth wipe to be cleaned and sanitized. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at wait station 48F. Operator stated that butter was stored on ice on wait station for 20 minutes. Operator add more ice and water to cover outside of container. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in restroom used by employees only.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed last shell tag for mussels not date marked with the date last served. Operator marked date on tag. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed device installed at hand washing sink in dishwashing area has mechanism that is not allowing proper hand washing. Operator removed device from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-19-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean plates and bowls stored in reach in freezer together with open bags of frozen French fries and Ice cream. Instructed operator to separate food from clean plates and rewash the plates and bowls.
24-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator print license, and displayed it. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Underneath three compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor in the bar area.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line. Operator removed tongs to be washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the bar reach in cooler at end of the bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed bread stored next to hand washing sink at wait station. Employee removed bread to other location. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-54-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonefish Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonefish Grill on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonefish Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bonefish Grill.
How does Bonefish Grill compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Bonefish Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Bonefish Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bonefish Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bonefish Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bonefish Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonefish Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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