Hummus Bay
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Hummus Bay has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
“Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in back kitchen area soiled knife in handwashing sink. Person in charge removed knife and washed sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed wrist watch on employee preparing food.employee removed watch and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated containers.
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside broken.observed dumpster lid broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ The operator applied under file 367667 on 2/7/25. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in handwashing sink soiled utensil in sink.Person in charge removed and cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the 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 changes made to establishment with no plan review submitted . **Warning**
51-12-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in back kitchen area over food Food prep table. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.Person in charge placed in dishwasher area. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill in front kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed on front entree line single service not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
52
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler falafel mix (69F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was placed in the walk-in cooler on 1/21/25 . Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area cooked black bean (88F - Cold Holding); cooked pinto beans (86F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 1/21/25 . Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler falafel mix (69F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was placed in the walk-in cooler on 1/21/25 . Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area cooked black bean (88F - Cold Holding); cooked pinto beans (86F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 1/21/25 . Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in warmer beef (123F - Hot Holding); rice (116F - Hot Holding). Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge reheated rice start time 1:35 end time 2:00pm (170F - Reheating); beef 1:35pm 2:05 pm (172F - Reheating) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in reach in cooler not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 1/18/25 and date marked accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine in back kitchen area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
16-03-4
Basic - Observed: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access at mop sink in back kitchen area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
29-38-4
Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers and grill. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** Priority: Basic
33-19-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning** Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
33-16-4
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area mop sink. Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
42-01-4
33
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
41
Mar 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
70
Feb 27, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed in main kitchen area Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine Over 200ppm). Educated Person in charge on Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine Retested 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
41-27-4
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in front kitchen area steam table warming unit Chicken (113F - Reheating); Beef (68F - Reheating). Person in charge stated they placed the Beef and the Chicken from the Reach in cooler in the steam table warming unit at 10:45am. Educated Person in charge on reheating procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discharged both items. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in front kitchen area steam table warming unit Chicken (113F - Reheating); Beef (68F - Reheating). Person in charge stated they placed the Beef and the Chicken from the Reach in cooler in the steam table warming unit at 10:45am. Educated Person in charge on reheating procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discharged both items. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03E-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in back kitchen area Walk in cooler raw Shell Eggs over Ready to eat cream sauce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen area above Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer 3 ceiling tile with gaps. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-32-5
Basic - Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with bracelets and watches engaging in food preparation in front and back kitchen area. Person in charge had all employees remove bracelets, watches and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
13-07-4
Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in front and back kitchen area floors soiled with food debris behind cooking equipment and food preparation tables. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster behind building on West end of building. **Warning** Priority: Basic
33-19-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning** Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid behind building on west side of building. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
33-16-4
32
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Shell Eggs over salad dressing. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw shell Eggs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy for Person in charge. Person in charge had employees fill out 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
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alexis and Tatum
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
16-36-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in front kitchen area. Employee put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in front kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on West side of parking lot.
33-19-4
Basic - Multiple Food items stored on floor in Walk in cooler. Person in charge removed all from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on front service line to go container not inverted. Observed by fountain beverage area unwrapped forks,knifes not inverted. Employee inverted all SS items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink in back area of kitchen. Person in charge inverted mop. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-38-4
35
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken over raw Beef steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy.
11-27-4
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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in front service dining area by fountain beverage ice dispenser shoot soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back kitchen area.
29-38-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed on food preparation table on cooks line in front kitchen area Gyro on food preparation table half eaten. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge discarded and washed hands.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on person preparing food watch on right hand. Educated Person in charge. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cooks line. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge . Person in charge put on stove in water at 158°F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in back area of kitchen multiple boxes of SS food containers stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping in back kitchen area. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge drained water and placed in Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink in back area of kitchen. Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
45
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed puréed chick peas in Walk in cooler at 78 F Person in charge stated they were put into Walk in cooler approximately 8 hours ago. Educated Person in charge on cooling methods for foods and sent cooling procedures in an email. Person in charge voluntarily discarded As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-2
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed puréed chick peas in Walk in cooler at 78 F Person in charge stated they were put into Walk in cooler approximately 8 hours ago. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Educated Person in charge on cooling methods for foods and sent cooling procedures in an email. Person in charge voluntarily discarded **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tatum and Natasha **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
52
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed puréed chick peas in Walk in cooler at 58°F Person in charge stated they were put into Walk in cooler on 8/28/2022. Educated Person in charge on cooling methods for TCS foods and sent cooling procedures in an email. Person in charge voluntarily discarded
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed puréed chick peas in Walk in cooler at 58°F Person in charge stated they were put into Walk in cooler on 8/28/2022. Educated Person in charge on cooling methods for TCS foods and sent cooling procedures in an email. Person in charge voluntarily discarded
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked Beef and Chicken in 3 door Reach in cooler not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 8/28/2022 Person in charge date marked both food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed to bottles containing cleaning fluids not labeled. Person in charge labeled both bottles.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food no beard guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hummus Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hummus Bay on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hummus Bay?
Across the inspection record, “garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hummus Bay.
How does Hummus Bay compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Hummus Bay most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Hummus Bay's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hummus Bay have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hummus Bay 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 Hummus Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hummus Bay is inspected around three times per year on average.
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