Cody's Original Roadhouse
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Cody's Original Roadhouse stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Cody's Original Roadhouse trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed in back kitchen area open beverage on clean dish rack.Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: In dish room Floor and walk-in cooler area covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped floor. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing in bar area.
36-17-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in back kitchen area.
14-42-4
78
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 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 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotelsrestaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in plate garnish area cut lemon not covered.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge covered cut lemons. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
78
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line beef (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (62F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all product had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed all food in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - In dish room Floor area covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in plate garnish area cut lemon not covered.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge covered cut lemons. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.observed in main kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 000ppm); Person in charge changed sanitizer container and Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm); **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
58
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly on cooks line in main kitchen area.
29-19-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in plate garnish area cut lemon not covered.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge covered cut lemons. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - 2 Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in back kitchen area.
14-42-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area multiple employees engaged in food preparation with bracelets. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in waitstaff area by fountain beverage machine plastic cups wet nesting.
24-08-4
74
Jun 10, 2024
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on 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**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cooks line over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in beverage area cut lemon not covered. Person in charge covered lemons **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Observed in back kitchen area on mop sink no Backflow device on hose.
29-40-4
74
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwasher area. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in raw meat production area and on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on multiple employees in main kitchen and waitstaff area Jewelry other than a plain ring while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in main kitchen area and Walk in cooler objectionable odor.
36-64-5
67
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Drain cover missing in Walk in Beer cooler in back area of kitchen.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back area of kitchen food storage containers wet nesting. Person in charge removed all and placed in dishwasher area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on South end of building. Person in charge put garbage in dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood above grill and fryers vents soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in front kitchen area next to grill soiled with dried food particles in side Reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink in back area of kitchen. Person in charge inverted mops to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cody's Original Roadhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cody's Original Roadhouse on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cody's Original Roadhouse?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cody's Original Roadhouse.
How does Cody's Original Roadhouse compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Cody's Original Roadhouse most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Cody's Original Roadhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cody's Original Roadhouse have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cody's Original Roadhouse 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 Cody's Original Roadhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cody's Original Roadhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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