El Warike Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited El Warike Restaurant 12 times, with records going back to 2022. El Warike Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling not smooth” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Bradenton restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rice stored in a non-food grade bag. Reviewed the proper materials with the operator.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and fish stored over ready to eat products in their reach in cooler. Operator over them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a filet of commercial reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its package and thawed. Operator disposed of the product willingly.
01B-13-4
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 a filet of commercial reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its package and thawed. Operator disposed of the product willingly. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their plaza dumpster rusted out. **Repeat Violation**
33-12-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth under their cutting board. Operator swapped it out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on their hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their to-go boxes not inverted. Operator inverted them **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
50
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles damaged in the restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed their dry dishes rack rusted, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in the back. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the receptacle and the ground around it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
82
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/25. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed their kitchen hand sink with no access to hot water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles damaged in the restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed their dry dishes rack rusted, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in the back. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor under the cook line with heavy grease build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the receptacle and the ground around it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
61
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/25. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the back left corner of the dry storage floor. Operator had them their employee sweep and mop the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands in the triple sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed their kitchen hand sink with no access to hot water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl buried in their flour container. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles damaged in the restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed their dry dishes rack rusted, **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in the back. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor under the cook line with heavy grease build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the receptacle and the ground around it. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed their grease receptacle open. **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth under the cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
41
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed lettuce in the right side reach in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken stored over cooked rice and seafood in the left side reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line counter: Ambient shell eggs (85F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Instructed the employees of proper holding temperature.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner stored above their right side reach in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a damaged ceiling tile in the back storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor under the cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door to the kitchen not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
45
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over salad mix and cut tomatoes. Educated person in charge and printed a copy of safe refrigerator storage in Spanish. Person in charge removed raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed a copy in Spanish. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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..only 2 employees and the both signed the form I provided for them. They read and signed form. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing in front of 3 compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters dripping with grease and extremely soiled. Observed throughout entire kitchen area reach in cooler and reach in cooler door handle soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed rice stored on floor in back kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-37-5
45
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 two employees with no written plan in place. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Owner working on completing agreements. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in place in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen food prep area. Owner working on replacing. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains above hood in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed water stained ceiling tiles above hood in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 cracked floor tiles in kitchen by storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed cracked tiles in front of kitchen storage area. Owner has replaced three of the tiles. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in front chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed ice buildup in front chest freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from back room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed no mop sink or place to dump grey water. Mop sink not replaced. **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear kitchen exit door with no self closer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed no self closer on rear exterior kitchen door. Owner working on fixing. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back kitchen wall over doorway heavily soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed wall above rear kitchen door laden with grease. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 two employees with no written plan in place. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water spigot broken at rear kitchen hand sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in place in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains above hood in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and jacket on food prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of rear exterior dining room door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 cracked floor tiles in kitchen by storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in front chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from back room. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear kitchen exit door with no self closer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry towels hanging on oven handle. Operator removed towels and use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back kitchen wall over doorway heavily soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
50
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 written plan in place for employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed some employees with written plan in place. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed acoustical tiles still in place. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed water damaged ceiling tile by hood system. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
82
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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 written plan in place for employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan in place.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on right bottom of exterior dining room door exit. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed handsink adjacent to open spice pans. Recommend splash guard on sink.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bin of beans stored on the floor in back storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system.
36-68-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed some coolers with no ambient thermometers in place.
05-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closing door hardware on rear exterior kitchen door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above rear doorway with heavy grease buildup.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket of dirty water.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Some squeeze bottles not labeled throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
39
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef then clean utensils without washing hands. Employee removed the utensils to be cleaned. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to consume juices in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner removed the juice. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exhaust hood on the cook line soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Thought out the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both floor fans soiled. Exterior of all equipment in the kitchen soiled. All dry storage shelves in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under all preparation tables in the kitchen.
14-20-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Thought out the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 12 ceiling tiles in the kitchen showing water damage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both back exits of the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all equipment in the kitchen soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing and broken though out the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 6x6 inch hole in the wall behind the stand up reach in cooler next to the kitchen entrance. 1x2 foot hole in the wall in the hot water heater room.
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens on the cook line.
22-08-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Warike Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Warike Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Warike Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Warike Restaurant.
How does El Warike Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
El Warike Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has El Warike Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Warike Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Warike Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Warike Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Warike Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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