Nautilus Cafe

402 Church Ave, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Nautilus Cafe. The most recent report on file is from Dec 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

The city-wide average for Bradenton Beach sits at 77, putting Nautilus Cafe on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas in display case at 80F. Operator stated beef empanadas where is case approximately 1 hour. Educated operator on holding foods below 41F or using Time as a Public Health Control. Operator removed empanadas and placed in reach-in cooler with ice on top to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ observed establishment open and operating without an operating license. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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 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. Provided copy to operator. Operator had employee sign read and sign employee health reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on menu without an identifier. Operator added identifier to menus. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Observed: 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 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. Provided copy to operator. Operator hung vomit clean-up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment without a probe thermometer. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
05-08-4
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry in back dry storage area. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
42-01-4
Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Provided operator with copy of the choking poster. Operator hung poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-13-4
Basic - Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage receptacle without a lid in unisex bathroom. **Warning** Priority: Basic
32-12-6
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nautilus Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nautilus Cafe on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Nautilus Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bradenton Beach?

Nautilus Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton Beach average of 77.

Has Nautilus Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nautilus Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nautilus Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.