Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen

1114 12 St W, Bradenton, FL 34205

American

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored on dry storage rack next to clean plates. Operator removed spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled in kitchen area.

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove top soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed front entrance door with no self closing mechanism. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired. **Admin Complaint**

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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.

05-08-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on flip top coolers. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Owner removed tongs.

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self door closer on rear exterior door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen.

How does Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen 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 Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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