Pdq Restaurant, Sr 70

5484 Sw Lena Rd, Bradenton, FL 34211
American
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Pdq Restaurant, Sr 70 has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the floor under the fryers and cooking equipment missing tiles and not easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Grease draining onto floor surface. Observed the drain pipe disconnected from the hood filters draining grease onto the floor.
29-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup on walls above the fryers, under the fryers and the ceiling above the fryers beginning to drip. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
86
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the floor under the fryers and cooking equipment missing tiles and not easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup on walls above the fryers, under the fryers and the ceiling above the fryers beginning to drip.
36-27-5
90
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove tiles next to dish machine with broken tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed all tiles missing under fryers on cook line. Operator stated they were removed and taken down to the bare floor. The floor is not easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over fryers beginning to drip down the wall and a grease build up on the lower wall behind the fryers.
23-03-4
86
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove tiles next to dish machine with broken tiles.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed all tiles missing under fryers on cook line. Operator stated they were removed and taken down to the bare floor. The floor is not easily cleanable.
36-17-5
90
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood walls.
36-27-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease dripping down the wall behind the fryers in the left corner onto the floor. Drip pipe is disconnected from hood.
36-63-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a heavy foul smell at the chicken prep and frying station.
36-64-5
86
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Vanilla Ice Cream Mix - Dairy (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in ice cream hopper in machine closest to the drive thru window. Operator stated the mix has been in the machine overnight. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Vanilla Ice Cream Mix - Dairy (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in ice cream hopper in machine closest to the drive thru window. Operator stated the mix has been in the machine overnight.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chutes and soda dispensing nozzles at self service machines in dining area with an accumulation of a mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles to the reach-in cooler in the chicken station to the left of the fryers soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler underneath storage racks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear container of sugar to the right of the tea brewing station without a label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Lettuce (64F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) and Pepper Jack Cheese Slices (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at 2:15 PM. Employee stated the items in the reach-in cooler had been in the cooler two hours ago. Employee iced down items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler on cook line to the right of the bun toaster at 52F Ambient Air Temperature. Operator reached out to repair company for repair.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris and grease on floor underneath cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on cookline soiled with grease and food debris and wall behind three compartment sink soiled with mold-like substance.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pdq Restaurant, Sr 70 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pdq Restaurant, Sr 70 on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pdq Restaurant, Sr 70?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pdq Restaurant, Sr 70.

How does Pdq Restaurant, Sr 70 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Pdq Restaurant, Sr 70 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Pdq Restaurant, Sr 70's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pdq Restaurant, Sr 70 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pdq Restaurant, Sr 70 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 Pdq Restaurant, Sr 70 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq Restaurant, Sr 70 is inspected around two times per year on average.