Gulf Drive Cafe

900 N Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Gulf Drive Cafe, located at 900 N Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach, Florida, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 14, 2026. During this inspection, two major and one minor violation were noted, including issues with the plumbing system and the use of a handwash sink. Corrective actions were taken on-site for the handwash sink violation, and the operator was in the process of addressing the menu identification issue during the inspection.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
58
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
May 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
55
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
55
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jul 27, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
33
Jul 27, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
33
Violations — Jan 14, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe at ice bin bar area.
29-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in handwashing sink in bar area. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the menu without an identifier. Operator was in the process of adding identifier to menu during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)