Nora Restaurant

5673 15 St E, Bradenton, FL 34203
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Nora Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Nora Restaurant was last inspected on Nov 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Nora Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major 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 reach in cooler raw chicken over bottled water. Person in charge removed chicken.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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 of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer opening not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer Person in charge cover stuffed tortilla. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
64
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over bottle water. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy.Person in charge removed shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: no training for employees. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
86
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over bottle water. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy.Person in charge removed shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm); Person in charge added chlorine and Triple Sink (Chlorine recheck 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
64
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler cooked rice (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 10/1/24. Educated person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge discarded rice.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler cooked rice (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 10/1/24. Educated person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge discarded rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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
67
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Made in house Coconut Soup (48F - Cold Holding) in Walk in cooler. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 2/16/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures for prepared food on site. I also printed a copy of cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Soup.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw Chicken over washed Produce in Reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Educated Person in charge on cross contamination and cold food storage. Person in charge voluntarily discarded washed produce.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. See stop sale Observed raw Chicken over washed Produce in Reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Educated Person in charge on cross contamination and cold food storage. Person in charge voluntarily discarded washed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-15-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours Made in house Coconut Soup (48F - Cold Holding) in Walk in cooler. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 2/16/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures for prepared food on site. I also printed a copy of cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Soup. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-01-5
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 a copy to Person in charge
11-27-4
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 a copy to Person in charge
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Beef Taco Meat in Walk in cooler not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 2/15/23 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over stove 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
39
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nora Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nora Restaurant on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nora Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nora Restaurant.

How does Nora Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Nora Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Nora Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nora Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nora Restaurant 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 Nora Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nora Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.