Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch

4044 Santa Caterina Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211

American

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Bradenton sits at 83, putting Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a greasy build up. Operator stated they're coming tonight.

23-03-4

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with rust on the blade and mount.

22-02-4

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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 tuna thawing in the commercially processed ROP packaging. Operator removed and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer and walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in the kitchen in front of the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees preparing food wearing watches.

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 2, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch.

How does Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch 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 Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch is inspected around three times per year on average.

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