Mahana Fresh of Bradenton
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
82
Score
Mahana Fresh of Bradenton appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Mahana Fresh of Bradenton scores about where you'd expect for a Bradenton restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 on site. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Observed no sign posted. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Observed manager still in progress of completing forms. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing. 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-49-4
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.
11-26-1
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 on site.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine or quaternary test strips on site.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area behind grill with grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled and lime buildup.
16-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board heavily grooved on single door flip top. Observed small blue cutting board heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled and pitted with rust.
16-21-4
50
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small blue and yellow cutting boards heavily grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of any food handler training on site. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small blue and yellow cutting boards heavily grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
86
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed new manager with no certified manager certification. No other managers certified. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed no food manager certification present. In progress. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed no food handler training in place. Management working on completing. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
82
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over containers of sauce and dressings. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine was out of sanitizer and reading 0ppm. Replaced sanitizer and still reading 0ppm. Manager set up three part sink to sanitize until machine is fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled steak on front line at 113f. Manager stated that product had been on front line for less than an hour. Manager removed from line and placed in back oven to reheat to proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with bleach in it at 3 part sink. Manager labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed new manager with no certified manager certification. No other managers certified. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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 employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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 no proof of written plans in place. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two small green cutting boards heavily grooved. **Warning**
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 employee car keys on shelf above food prep table. Manager moved keys. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
39
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Dec 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mahana Fresh of Bradenton last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mahana Fresh of Bradenton on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mahana Fresh of Bradenton?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mahana Fresh of Bradenton.
How does Mahana Fresh of Bradenton compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Mahana Fresh of Bradenton most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Mahana Fresh of Bradenton's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mahana Fresh of Bradenton have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mahana Fresh of Bradenton means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mahana Fresh of Bradenton inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mahana Fresh of Bradenton is inspected around six times per year on average.
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