Calu Comfort Food

2119 63 Ave, Bradenton, FL 34203

American

Last inspected: Dec 6, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Calu Comfort Food appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 6, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Calu Comfort Food's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile near 3 bay compartment sink in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**

36-32-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers next to gas range in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over gas range and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Calu Comfort Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Calu Comfort Food on file is from Dec 6, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Calu Comfort Food compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Calu Comfort Food most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Calu Comfort Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Calu Comfort Food have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Calu Comfort Food 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 Calu Comfort Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Calu Comfort Food is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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