Nam Fong
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Nam Fong, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Bradenton restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed in walk-in cooler raw pork over unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in walk-in cooler chicken (77F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (70F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been on the cooks line for approximately 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.observed under equipment on cook's line floor soiled .
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler door handles soiled with dried food particles. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters over fryers 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. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on East end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
35B-03-4
61
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken and raw pork over ready to eat sauce.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage.Person in charge removed chicken and pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in reach in cooler sauce container stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler door handles soiled with dried food particles. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters over fryers 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. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on East end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
70
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken over soy sauce and cooked Chicken. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler door handles soiled with dried food particles. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters over fryers soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on East end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
74
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
47
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Beef over cooked Seafood and sauces. Educated Person in charge and emailed safe refrigerator storage to Person in charge. Person in charge removed raw Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer. Observed hood filters soiled with grease over grill and fryers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Beef broth stored on floor in main kitchen cooling. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer. Observed hood filters soiled with grease over grill and fryers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
23-03-4
74
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Sausage over cooked Chicken. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge removed Sausage.
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. Printed a copy for Person in charge
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. Printed a copy for Person in charge
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed under all kitchen equipment in main kitchen area floor soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
61
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nam Fong last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nam Fong on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nam Fong?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Nam Fong.
How does Nam Fong compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Nam Fong most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Nam Fong's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nam Fong have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nam Fong 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 Nam Fong inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nam Fong is inspected around two times per year on average.
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