Five Nine Grill and Tavern
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
58
Score
Five Nine Grill and Tavern has been inspected nine times since 2022. Five Nine Grill and Tavern was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Bradenton restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed raw chicken in reach-in cooler on cook line over cooked chicken wings. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine not at minimum strength. Operator changed sanitizer. Chlorine dish machine sanitizer now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in back food preparation area with dried food debris. Employee was in the process of cleaning slicer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on turbo fan door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged beef patties being thawed at room temperature. Educated operator on proper thawing. Operator placed packages under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket in server area not at minimum ppm's. Operator changed bucket to chlorine sanitizer, chlorine sanitizer now at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
58
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with a build up of dried food particle. Operator cleaned the slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper bowl being used to dispense seasoning on lower shelf next to fryers on the cook line. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on shelf at single door make station. Operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of pickles stored on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved the pickles off of the cooler floor and onto a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substances on interior of the ice machine located next to the dry storage shelves. Operator cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
74
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine in back prep area. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up in dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler pulling away from door.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in chest freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive oil build up on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on shared dumpsters. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in single door flip top reach-in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf on right side of walk in cooler with rusty shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
64
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 20 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked wings in 2 door reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved raw fish below the cooked chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh tomato pico 48F, Feta 51F, Sour cream 45F, Diced Chicken 51F, Taco meat 51F. Operator stated that items had been out for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator put all items in freezer and with bags of ice on top to rapidly cool.
03A-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves on right side of walk-in cooler with surface rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to slicer in back food prep area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer buckets at 0ppms. Operator determined that quay sanitizer was not dispensing properly. Operator used chlorine bleach as a sanitizer and corrected sanitizer buckets to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance kitchen ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup being used to dispense brown sugar. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
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 fish in cooler thawed in reduced oxygen packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed no data plate on dish machine.
16-01-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees uncovered beverage on clean dish rack next to dishes.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone and keys on food prep surface in waitstaff area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on cups in waitstaff area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excessive grease and food on floors beneath and behind fryers and flat top grill.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on turbofan oven handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour touching product. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over food prep area in back food prep area. Operator removed bug zapper. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed bulb in walk in cooler without a proper shield and not shatter proof. Operator removed and discarded bulb. **Corrected On-Site**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter with excessive grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door without a self closer.
35B-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed torn screen in back kitchen door.
36-60-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortilla chips and tortilla bowls on shelf uncovered. Operator covered products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
27
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over packaged cheese. Operator moved beef below to below cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed handle of scoop in rice flour. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 two packs of tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed packages.
06-09-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excessive grease build up. Operator stated hoods will be cleaned next week.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of reach-in cooler at server area.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed taco shells and wonton chips uncovered. Educated operator about covering foods. Operator covered products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Feb 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. No separation between hand sink and dishes in kitchen, exposed to splashing from hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
24-07-4
86
Feb 16, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies witnessed in kitchen. One fly on handle of mixing utensil, one fly in kitchen on soda box, one fly in dining area. Operator will call Orkin. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee was educated on handwashing, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Fish 58F, Raw Chicken 58F, Raw Burgers 58F. Operator disposed of items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Operator had employees sign agreements. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as scoop in sugar, bowl being used as scoop in flour. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. No separation between hand sink and dishes in kitchen, exposed to splashing from hand sink. **Warning**
24-07-4
43
Nov 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed in main kitchen area operator add coolers and upright freezer with no additional plan review. Person in charge stated he will resubmit the additional for plan review.
51-16-7
90
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted shelves in the kitchen, prep area, and dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor underneath equipment and underneath prep sink, three compartment sink, dish machine, and dry storage shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed doors of reach in cooler soiled, and ovens doors soiled at the cook line. Observed area behind the soda nozzles soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objective smell at dry storage area and back outside area of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Five Nine Grill and Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Five Nine Grill and Tavern on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Five Nine Grill and Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Five Nine Grill and Tavern.
How does Five Nine Grill and Tavern compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Five Nine Grill and Tavern most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Five Nine Grill and Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Five Nine Grill and Tavern have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Five Nine Grill and Tavern 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 Five Nine Grill and Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Five Nine Grill and Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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