Gulf Drive Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Gulf Drive Cafe 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
Gulf Drive Cafe's latest score of 74 falls below the Bradenton Beach average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table can opener with food debris and soil. Operator removed can opener for claeaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing.
14-42-4
74
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe at ice bin bar area.
29-08-4
78
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder in 2 door reach-in cooler at 56F. Operator stated that clam chowder was in cooler since the night before. Operator voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed clam chowder in 2 door reach-in cooler at 56F. Operator stated that clam chowder was in cooler since the night before. Operator voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple shell stock tags not marked with last date used.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with a build up of soil and food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed soda gun line in ice at bar area. Operator removed soda gun line and discarded ice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-18-4
58
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in back coffee area with a build up of food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand-wash sink in dish area. Operator replaced hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelf of food predation table next to single door make station with surface rust.
22-31-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by glass door in back coffee area. Operator removed dead roach and cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
70
May 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in back room next to coffee area.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve solo cups not inverted and uncovered in server area on shelf next to single door flip top. Operator covered solo cups. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bagged soda boxes being stored on the floor in soda storage area. Observed milk on the floor in beer keg walk-in cooler. Operator moved milk of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date used.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink n bar area. Operator replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 12" x 12" hole in ceiling in unisex bathroom. Operator stated is still process of recovery from Hurricane Helene.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacles in either unisex bathroom .
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at handwashing sinks in bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop sink area not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
55
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on the toast station counter top. Approximately 5 on the floor in the prep kitchen. Observed 1 on top of the ice machine at the server station. Operator has cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt holding at 46F and soup holding at 44F. in prep area cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pina colada machine at the bar soiled. Slicer blade guard on the cook line soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bus tubs and carts in dish are soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water in disrepair at hand sink in server station. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bar cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket and cell phone on cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
55
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed missing waist line at one soda gun in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Observed missing drain line at bar soda holster. Operator has discussed with Coke vendor. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed waste line still missing. Coke is scheduled to replace. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed waste line still not installed. Coca Cola has been notified to come repair. **Time Extended**
29-17-4
95
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment is under renovations. Main kitchen is not in use, only smaller kitchen. Per operator, main kitchen area is being totally remodeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Operator submitted plans for their mobile food truck and not for the remodel of the restaurant. There was some miscommunication during the original inspection. Time extension given per Dominick Tartaglione. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Owner not present and architect not available to confirm plans are submitted. 60 day extension given as per Kimberly Torbert. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed missing waist line at one soda gun in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Observed missing drain line at bar soda holster. Operator has discussed with Coke vendor. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed waste line still missing. Coke is scheduled to replace. **Time Extended**
29-17-4
86
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment is under renovations. Main kitchen is not in use, only smaller kitchen. Per operator, main kitchen area is being totally remodeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Operator submitted plans for their mobile food truck and not for the remodel of the restaurant. There was some miscommunication during the original inspection. Time extension given per Dominick Tartaglione. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed in bar area underneath ice bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Drain cover still missing. **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed missing waist line at one soda gun in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Observed missing drain line at bar soda holster. Operator has discussed with Coke vendor. **Time Extended**
29-17-4
82
Jul 27, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Crab cakes made with raw shell eggs stored over cheese in the walk in cooler. Operator placed cheese over crab cakes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Following items were stored on ice on the cook line: French toast batter (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (57F - Cold Holding). Manager stated that items were stored on ice on the cook line for two hours. Manager placed items in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chafing fuel stored over box of packets of fruit jelly in the dry storage area. Manager moved chafing fuel to other shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Manager placed paper towels to hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided manager with consumer advisory, and it was posted before inspection was completed. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood on cook line soiled. Soda machine area around nozzles solid. Manager cleaned the machine. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - 1 Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system on a cook line.
14-42-4
Basic - 1x1 foot Hole in the wall in the kitchen area next to the cook line.
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. in the bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in the walk in cooler.
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine stored between kitchen and bar area no door. Manager stoped using ice machine until repairs can be done.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in bar area.
36-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line. Drawer reach in cooler on the cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gulf Drive Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gulf Drive Cafe on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gulf Drive Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gulf Drive Cafe.
How does Gulf Drive Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bradenton Beach?
Gulf Drive Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton Beach average of 77.
Has Gulf Drive Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gulf Drive Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gulf Drive Cafe 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 Gulf Drive Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gulf Drive Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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