Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound stretching back to 2022. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no measuring device available”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed row of missing floor tile at exit door from kitchen to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Observed row of missing floor tile at exit door from kitchen to the outside at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tray of dessert breads displayed next to water dispenser for consumption by consumers without protection. Educated operator on displayed foods. Operator removed tray of dessert breads. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dish machine hot water sanitizer at 154F. Operator discontinued use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
22-56-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for hot water sanitizing dish machine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with yellow soil on interior. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker and cell phone on food preparation surface next to slicer. Operator removed speaker and cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed row of missing floor tile at exit door from kitchen to the outside.
36-17-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry in dish machine area. Operator removed mop and hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket on cook line at 0ppm. Operator changed quaternary sanitizer bucket. Quaternary sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fronts of cabinets and handles in breakfast bar area with excess food debris and soil. Employees were in the process of cleaning cabinets. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed some fronts of the cabinets and handles with excess soil and food debris at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 6 small black flying insects at floor drain in bar area. Observed approximately 2 small black flying insects in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Juliana D hired over 60 days without food handler certification. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwashing soap at hand sink next to cook line. Operator repaired soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed food on breakfast line being held on time without a written plan. Educated operator on Time as A Public Health Control. Emailed copy of Time as A Public Health Control. Operator printed and started filling out paper work. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense seasoning on single door make station on cook line. Operator removed solo cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
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 commercially packaged Mahi thawed in the reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors in edges and corners of bar area with excess food and soil. Operator was in the process of cleaning areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fronts of cabinets and handles in breakfast bar area with excess food debris and soil. Employees were in the process of cleaning cabinets. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed coleslaw in reach-in cooler on cook line uncovered from evening before. Operator removed and covered product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
47
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service operating with expired license. Operator attempted to update license during inspection. Operator is waiting for payment to process. Operator received confirmation # 2460 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 8 black flying insects at floor drain in bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
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. Observed no proof employees are informed of their health reporting responsibility. E-mailed copy of health reporting agreement to operator. Operator had employees start signing health reporting agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replace paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 fish not removed from packaging before thawing. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
58
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
90
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen raw Beef and Chicken over Cheese. Educated Person in charge on Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Person in charge removed Chicken and beef. Emailed Person in charge safe refrigerator storage hand out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on buffet line Sliced Cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Sliced Sliced Turkey (58F - Cold Holding); Cut Fruit (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (58F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Butter (64F - Cold Holding) time 8:45am Person in charge stated all the food was placed on line at 6:30 am. Person in charge removed all and placed in Walk in cooler Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Emailed Person in charge time as a public health handout. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish room and next to grill in main kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Cooking oil stored on floor and dry storage area. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
61
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink located near cook top in kitchen blocked by garbage pail.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink near three compartment sink had items stored in it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator had no test strips or thermometer to measure temperature for dish machine. Food and beverage manager arrived during inspection and was able to locate test strips. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
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. Manager did not have files accessible to show employee signatures initially. Observed some completed forms upon arrival of F&B manager. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed employee hand wash sink in bar area with no soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed build up of lime scale in hi temp ware washing machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scooping bowl with no handle left in large bowl of frozen fries in under counter reach-in freezer.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board located in front of roll top reach in cooler with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed boxes from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers stored on shelf with old sticker labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up in ice machine located near back door.
22-20-5
45
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed humus, date mark more than 7 days, per operator that was old label, humus is prepared day ago. Operator placed the new label. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer wipes stored over food in dry storage. Operator moved sanitizer wipes to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 plan to manager.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink behind the wait station. Manager placed the paper towels to sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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 form to manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 employees handling food, 3 missing certificates. One employee has manager certificate.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in hand washing sink behind the wait station. Other sinks have hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler, and wait station.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of French fries stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Manager placed the item on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
30
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed salsa with date mark 8/10, per operator it was the old ticket on the container, operator placed new label. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocked the access to hand washing sink in the kitchen. Employee moved garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory poster. Poster posted during inspection. **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. Observed taco meat stored in rich in cooler in the kitchen, no date mark. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in 2 hand washing sinks in the kitchen area. Other 2 have hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler in the kitchen area. Operator separate food and placed it in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed salsa with date mark 8/10, per operator it was the old ticket on the container, operator placed new label. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in kitchen and bar area. Employees removed drinks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound?
Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound.
How does Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound 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 Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound is inspected around four times per year on average.
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