Cipriano Cucina and Bar
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
55
Score
Cipriano Cucina and Bar has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 10 violations.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
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.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with build up of food debris. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top shelf of 2 door reach-in cooler. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor through out kitchen along all walls with food debris and grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn and ripped foil on bottom shelves on cook line.
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dish area with black mold like substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of ice machine in kitchen with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned areas. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine with excess soil.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving dishes on shelf in several area not inverted. Operator was in the process of inverting dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth towels being used under shell eggs and on top of clams on the cook line in the four door reach-in cooler. Operator removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
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 one piece of snapper on the cook line thawed it the packaging. Operator voluntarily discarded the product **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in pizza area with groves and cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
55
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade towel under scallops. Educated employee on what can be used. Operator removed towel and replaced with parchment paper. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer bucket to strong. Employee diluted quaternary sanitizer to 400ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in food preparation area with build up of soil and food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees coffee on food preparation table behind soup tureen on counter across from stove. Employee removed coffee. **Corrected On-Site**
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 speaker and phone charger on shelf across from cook line next to and on a clean dish. Operator removed items and removed dish for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a beard guard. Employee put on a beard gaurd. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed back corner under dish machine with soil and black mold like substance.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on the ground around dumpster in dumpster area. Operator had employee start leaning area. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-19-4
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 handle on scoop in grated Parmesan on the cook line in pull out refrigerator drawer. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn ripped foil covering shelf with pot and pans on it.
14-20-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed a five gallon bucket of grease in dumpster area.
33-30-4
45
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lasagna at 50F, lasagna 50F. Operator stated that items had been put in to reach-in cooler in pizza area approximately 20 minutes earlier. It was established that reach-in cooler was not cooling correctly. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen next to dish area. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in sugar. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed gauge on dish machine cloudy and broken, making it unreadable. **Repeat Violation**
16-38-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 2 door read-in cooler in pizza area. Operator placed thermometer in 2 door reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water in dumpster area.
33-27-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed broken self closer on exit door from kitchen. Operator had self closer repaired before the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 2 door reach-in cooler in pizza area.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles in use, not labeled. Operator labeled squeeze bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed dish machine gauge with clouded glass , making it unreadable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Observed dish machine gauge with clouded glass , making it unreadable. **Time Extended**
16-38-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on shared dumpster. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Observed open lid on shared dumpster at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
90
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris build up on the meat slicer.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime build up on the inside of the dish machine.
16-03-4
86
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Seafood over cooked Meatball's Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed the seafood. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Will inspect at next routine inspection
50-17-3
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 and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge printed handout,read and signed handout. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area next to oven slicer soiled with dried food debris. Person in charge stated slicer was not used today. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board . Person in charge placed cloth in sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
55
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sauce stored in Lowes bucket not labeled food grade. Operator moved sauce to a food grade bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaner stored on cook line and dry foods shelf. Operator properly stored cleaners. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine over 200ppm in cook line sanitizer bucket. Operator diluted to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Emailed operator the proper form.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Mixer head area. Operator cleaned mixer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Emailed operator the proper form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed and hung advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage and potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator placed dates on items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles above dry pastas. Operator removed pastas. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks. Operator utilized hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Hood filter from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system In disrepair leaving open spaces.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on cook line. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep area ovens.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield in dish area.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler. Operator covered foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
26
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: No proof of CFM provided. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door lacking self closing apparatus. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cipriano Cucina and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cipriano Cucina and Bar on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cipriano Cucina and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cipriano Cucina and Bar.
How does Cipriano Cucina and Bar compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Cipriano Cucina and Bar most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Cipriano Cucina and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cipriano Cucina and Bar have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cipriano Cucina and Bar 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 Cipriano Cucina and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cipriano Cucina and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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