Pier 22 Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
64
Score
Pier 22 Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Pier 22 Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Pier 22 Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed seared tuna stored above cooked vegetables in reach in cooler. Employee removed tuna from above the vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 4x3 hole in dry storage ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on cutting boards on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed produce in basket stored on floor is beverage cooler. Manager removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers not identifiable and not labeled. Employee labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at drink station in kitchen.
22-20-5
64
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of sanitizer and hand sanitizer stored next to food in the bakery area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line steam table: Cheese sauce (70F - Hot Holding); Soup (70F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been heated in the burners approximately 1hr ago. Operator placed them back in the burners to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee go form dirty to clean dishes without changing his gloves or washing their hands. Operator had them do both and rerun the dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked beef in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee shucking oysters in a hand wash sink. Operator had them move their station. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ready to eat chicken not properly date marked. Operator marked it accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple heavily grooved cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored in the liquor walk in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease buildup on and around the receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
32
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing sanitizer fluid not labeled. Manager placed labels on the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of pickles and mushrooms stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk in freezer on the shelves and the floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water in the bar area. Employee removed and sanitized the utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
74
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat sandwiches in reach in cooler. Chef moved salmon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed no tag on mussels in flip top cooler. Chef placed tag in pan. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on flip top cooler. Manager threw cutting board out and put new one out. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee on serving line with wrist watch on. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer. Technician on site to repair freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in pan of water at 78f. Manager removed pan of scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
67
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler in main kitchen area French onion soup (55F - Cooling) Person in charge stated it had placed in the reach in cooler on 10/29/24. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
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 walk in cooler in main kitchen area French onion soup (55F - Cooling) Person in charge stated it had placed in the reach in cooler on 10/29/24. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs over salad mix and washed produce. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on north end of property. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
58
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles on food line. Chef labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
90
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of ketchup dented at the seams. Manager placed the can aside for a refund. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Establishment using a unsealed wooden rice bowl. Manager discarded the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-25-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven in the preparation area.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in the bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the beverage walk-in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pier 22 Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pier 22 Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pier 22 Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pier 22 Restaurant.
How does Pier 22 Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Pier 22 Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Pier 22 Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pier 22 Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pier 22 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 Pier 22 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pier 22 Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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