Lucky Frog
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
55
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Lucky Frog stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Bradenton restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over feta cheese and heavy cream in single door make station. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf below all ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen on food preparation table next to 2 door reach-in cooler with dried food debris. Operator started cleaning and sanitizing slicer. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles throughout kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents throughout kitchen and dining room with excess soil and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of canned mushrooms stored on the floor in back dry storage area. Operator moved case of canned mushrooms to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in single door make station cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on dumpster shared by plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe beneath hand sink across from dish washer with leaking pipe.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution to strong. Operator diluted quaternary sanitizer to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen with accumulation of dust and soil. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pan with strudels on the floor under the oven. Operator stated he had just removed it from oven to cool. Operator moved pan to counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
82
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator stated that the dumpster is shared with the entire plaza making it difficult to keep closed. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above cook line with excess soil and grease.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at handwashing next to dish machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed an accumulation of soil in warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen with accumulation of dust and grease.
36-34-5
74
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tile in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open on shared dumpster.
33-16-4
90
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
67
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and chicken stored over potatoes in the right side reach in cooler. Operator placed potatoes above meats. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the warewashing and men's restroom hand wash sinks. Operator put in new paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease build up on multiple ceiling vents in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on the cook line. Operator removed employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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 a scoop with the handle touching the food in a container of salt. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
67
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed spray bottle with quaternary ammonium. Operator diluted. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Emailed plan to operator. Operator printed and posted the plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored in hand washing sink at bar area. Operator removed the spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Emailed form to operator. Operator printed and the present employees read and signed the form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris observed on the one spot between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed one hood filter missing.
14-42-4
58
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed pork stored over pancakes in freezer. Operator placed the pork on different shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, goulash and sauerbraten no date mark. Per operator pork was cooked 4 days ago. Goulash cooked 4 days ago, and sauerbraten 3 days ago. Operator place the date sticker on items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard over pizza oven.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 ceiling tiles above the dishwashing area.
36-32-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Per operator grease receptacle is shared with another establishment.
33-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster that is per operator being used by 7 establishments at the same mall.
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky Frog last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucky Frog on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucky Frog?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lucky Frog.
How does Lucky Frog compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Lucky Frog most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Lucky Frog's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lucky Frog have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lucky Frog 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 Lucky Frog inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky Frog is inspected around two times per year on average.
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