Pirate City's Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
39
Score
Pirate City's Kitchen appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Pirate City's Kitchen's latest score of 39 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in front deli area cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.observed in walk-in cooler can of tuna with a dent on seam.Person in charge placed in office for return. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.observed Dishwasher (Temperature 147°F) Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw turkey sausage over deli ham. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout .Person in charge removed sausage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in main kitchen area slicer soiled with dried food particles.Person in charge stated it was not used today. Person in charge cleaned slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Person in charge posted a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.observed in front buffet area apples not wrapped.Person in charge washed and wrapped apples. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-15-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed cook preparing food with watch on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
39
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 cooler cooked beans (48F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler on 10/15/25.educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by dry storage.
14-69-4
78
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 cooked rice (58F - Cooling); cooked chicken (57F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in the walk-in cooler on 3/10/25 and voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey bacon (46F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all products had been in the walk-in cooler over 4 hours. Person in charge called maintenance and voluntarily discarded all food items.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey bacon (46F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all products had been in the walk-in cooler over 4 hours. Person in charge called maintenance and voluntarily discarded all food items.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked rice (58F - Cooling); cooked chicken (57F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in the walk-in cooler on 3/10/25 and voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler by grill raw shell eggs over deli meat and cheese.Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in main kitchen area dish machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge filled sanitizer and Dishwasher (recheck Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed on self service whole fruit station apples,peaches and plums not wrapped and no utensils provided. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
08B-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen over grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area employee wearing wrist watch engaging in food preparation. Employee removed watch and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
35
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in back kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front line omelette station cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (47F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated it had been on the line for approximately 2 hours and placed all items in reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw ground beef over pork loin. Observed in walk in cooler raw ground turkey over seafood. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw ground turkey and raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on dry storage rack 3 dented cans of apple sauce and 1 dented can of sauerkraut. Person in charge removed all. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples on buffet line not wrapped.
08B-15-4
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. Person in charge printed a copy for all employees working and had them read and sign. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated Person in charge ROP fish thawing. Person in charge removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in back kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
47
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
37
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area across from 3 compartment sink Reach in cooler , raw Shell Eggs over condiments and pasteurized liquid Eggs. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw shell Eggs. **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 in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen on a cart, raw Chicken over Beef Steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed the raw Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed in main kitchen area partially cooked Ground Beef burgers in Walk in cooler.
03C-89-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle on front service line in dining area. Person in charge cut the tube at an angle. **Corrected On-Site**
25-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area.
22-20-5
61
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 and explained procedures.
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease over grill in back area of kitchen. Observed Reach in cooler in front kitchen area gasket soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
86
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pirate City's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pirate City's Kitchen on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pirate City's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pirate City's Kitchen.
How does Pirate City's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Pirate City's Kitchen most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Pirate City's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pirate City's Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pirate City's Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pirate City's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pirate City's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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