Lazy Ballerina Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2023, Lazy Ballerina Bistro has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Lazy Ballerina Bistro's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored with dry storage food. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for their chlorine dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their two kitchen hand sinks. Operator placed more. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Observed missing training for Crysten P and Jasmin who have both worked for over 60 days and handle food.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the outside storage freezer.
14-69-4
61
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their cook line sink with plugs and cords inside,and observed the bar sink used as a dump sink. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at the bar and bathroom sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed their sanitizer buckets stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator handling food without a hair restraint. Operator put a hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 78F standing water. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes and coffee filters not properly covered. Operator inverted the boxes and cover the filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on rear exterior hose Bibb.
29-34-4
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. Observed no written plan in place.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan on site.
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in employee restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap bottom right of exterior kitchen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food stored below paper towel dispenser next to hand sink. Chef moved food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of utensils at grill station in 77f water. Chef removed container to wash . **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Kitchen table with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stainless steel table in kitchen area with rust pitting.
14-33-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer.
35B-03-4
52
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of all purpose cleaner stored on food prep table next to dressing. Chef moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black slimy substance interior of ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device available to temp dish machine.
16-62-1
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
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 thawing in bag in drawer with no cut in package. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on 2 door flip top reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on hand sink and speaker on top of coffee maker.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on the floor in kitchen. Flour bin stored on the floor. Chef moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bag of trash behind dumpster.
33-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on squeeze bottles. Flour bin not labeled. Chef labeled bin. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no shields on light fixture in dry storage building.
38-07-4
45
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid. Chef labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in cornmeal bin. Manager removed bowl. **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 grouper thawing in reach in cooler in packaging. Chef cut slit in bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip top cooler heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe wet stacked pans on shelf in rear storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food products stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved product to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled. Chef labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Feb 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. No clean op procedure in place.inspector will email.
11-27-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle present.
32-12-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lazy Ballerina Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lazy Ballerina Bistro on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lazy Ballerina Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lazy Ballerina Bistro.
How does Lazy Ballerina Bistro compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Lazy Ballerina Bistro most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Lazy Ballerina Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lazy Ballerina Bistro have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lazy Ballerina Bistro 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 Lazy Ballerina Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lazy Ballerina Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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