Modern Chop
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Modern Chop eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Modern Chop on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed table at the end of cook line with surface rust on bottom shelf.
22-31-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with groves. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed soda line leaking on the floor in bar area.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of olive oil on the floor in kitchen near cook line. Employee moved olive oil of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs in bathrooms. Operator printed and put up signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
74
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of 2 food preparation tables in food preparation area behind grill with rust pitted surfaces.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in server area area near bottom of the wall, next to door to dining room with a hole approximately 1" x 2". **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan in salad area with build -up of soil, dust and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on shared dumpster. Operator closed dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
82
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over Cole slaw in 2 door reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Operator removed shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed curry garbanzo beans in sauce dated 2/28/25. Observed pork sauce dated 2/21/25. Operator voluntarily discarded both products. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink in bar area with sanitizer at 10 ppm. Educated bar tender on chlorine sanitizer. Bartender changed water, sanitizer now at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with soil and dried food debris. Observed mixer head soiled with dried food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess grease over grill area.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple container in 2 door reach-in cooler at end of cook line with out labels
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of Alto-Shaam oven solid with dried food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in flour. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from wall on wall between cook line and wire racks in kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors along wall in kitchen and waitstaff area with soil and food debris.
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed bottom of wall at door way to dining room from waitstaff area with 5 " x 6" hole.
36-24-5
41
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple racks with rusted pitted surfaces.
14-11-5
86
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored next to clean plastic food containers on a shelf in the back kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items were stored in the reach in cooler across from the cook line Gruyére cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheddar (52F - Cold Holding) manager stated the items were stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were stored in the reach in cooler across from the cook line Gruyére cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheddar (52F - Cold Holding) manager stated the items were stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer on table in kitchen soiled. Can opener blade at back table in kitchen soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 Hood filters in poor repair on the exhaust fan above the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen soiled under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on all reach-in coolers soiled. All dry storage racks in kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
50
Jul 24, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on Northside of building in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
90
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits (117F - Hot Holding) operator placed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussels tags no last date mark.
01C-03-4
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 plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed soda holster soiled in bar area.
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter held on time as a public health control, at wait station. No written plan.
03F-10-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers in the kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen and between kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed one tong stored on warmer door handle at wait station. Operator removed the tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in reach in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Modern Chop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Modern Chop on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Modern Chop?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Modern Chop.
How does Modern Chop compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Modern Chop most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Modern Chop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Modern Chop have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Modern Chop 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 Modern Chop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Modern Chop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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