Poblano Mexican Grill and Bar #2
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Poblano Mexican Grill and Bar #2 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Poblano Mexican Grill and Bar #2 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 in dish room area employee went from soiled to clean dishes and failed to wash hands before touching clean dishes. Person in charge educated employee. Employee place soiled dishes in dish washing machine, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Person in charge filled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in back kitchen area. Person in charge secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in dry storage cans of tomatoes stored on floor Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: multiple Stored food not covered in walk-in in cooler and freezer . Person in charge covered food.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
64
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.educated employee on handwashing and glove use.employee washed hands with soap.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated employee on handwashing procedures.employee washed hands in handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on cooks line employee phone on food plate. Person in charge removed plate and phone. Employee removed soiled gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer 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
Basic - Food stored on floor. observed tortilla chip bucket stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: Stored food not covered in walk-in in cooler and freezer . Person in charge covered food.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
61
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in warming box next to cooks line beans 11:30am-1:45pm (110F - Reheating); rice 11:30am- 1:45pm (99F - Reheating) Educated Person in charge on reheating procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line pork (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 4/1/25. Educated Person in charge on cold hold food.Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line pork (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 4/1/25. Educated Person in charge on cold hold food.Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); fresh tomato salsa (56F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated all food had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Person in charge placed all in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in warming box next to cooks line beans 11:30am-1:45pm (110F - Reheating); rice 11:30am- 1:45pm (99F - Reheating) Educated Person in charge on reheating procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.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**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over bottles of lemon juice. Person in charge removed lemon juice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in bar area soda gun and holder soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner not labeled in bar area. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in cooler. Person in charge covered food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage area cand peppers stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the emplo **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer 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** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
32
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cooks line rice (110F - Reheating) at 2:00pm .Person in charge stated it was placed in the warming box at 11:30 am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed on cooks line rice (110F - Reheating) at 2:00pm .Person in charge stated it was placed in the warming box at 11:30 am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for a dump sink in bar area. Person in charge cleaned sink and educated employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filed soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area chip container stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer 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
Basic - Stored food not covered in Reach in freezer. Person in charge cover food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 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 in main kitchen area Black beans (49F - Cooling) Person in charge stated they were put in the Walk in cooler on 10/15/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the beans.
03D-02-5
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 bar area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge refilled dishwasher sanitizer and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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 kitchen area raw Ground Beef over beef roast. Educated Person in charge and emailed a hand out of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed Raw ground Beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
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 Black beans (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were put in the Walk in cooler on 10/15/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the beans.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar area Handwashing sink used as a beverage dump sink. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing sink. Person in charge removed strainer and cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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 in Walk in cooler stuffed peppers not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 10/14/23 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
45
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Black Beans (48F - Cold Holding) in Walk in cooler. Person in charge stated they Were put in the walk-in cooler on 2/27/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling foods and emailed reheating procedures handout to Person in charge Person in charge discarded Black Beans. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Chicken over raw ground Beef in Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge removed Raw Chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee put on hair restraint with gloves on and did not change gloves or wash hands. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for glove use and hand washing procedures. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in hot holding box Spanish Rice (87F - Reheating); cooked Chicken (94F - Reheating); Beef Taco Meat (98F) time 1:05pm. Person in charge stated the 3 food items went into the warming box at 10:45am from the Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on reheating foods and emailed procedures handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all Observed Black Beans (48F - Cold Holding) in Walk in cooler. Person in charge stated they Were put in the walk-in cooler on 2/27/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling foods and emailed cooling procedures handout to Person in charge . Person in charge discarded Black Beans. Observed Beef Stuffed Peppers (87F - Cold Holding) on top of Reach in cooler across from Grill in main kitchen area. Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 2 hours. Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded item. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef Stuffed Peppers (87F - Cold Holding) on top of Reach in cooler across from Grill in main kitchen area. Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 2 hours. Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded item. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in hot holding box Spanish Rice (87F - Reheating); cooked Chicken (94F - Reheating); Beef Taco Meat (98F) time 1:05pm. Person in charge stated the 3 food items went in to the warming box at 10:45am from the Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on reheating foods and emailed cooling procedures handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Warning**
03E-02-5
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 Person in charge a copy of employee's responsibility. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 Person in charge handout on clean up procedures. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in main kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Person in charge had employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill and fryers soiled with grease. Observed in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler Reach in freezer and Walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
26
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poblano Mexican Grill and Bar #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poblano Mexican Grill and Bar #2 on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poblano Mexican Grill and Bar #2?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Poblano Mexican Grill and Bar #2.
How does Poblano Mexican Grill and Bar #2 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Poblano Mexican Grill and Bar #2 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Poblano Mexican Grill and Bar #2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Poblano Mexican Grill and Bar #2 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Poblano Mexican Grill and Bar #2 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 Poblano Mexican Grill and Bar #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poblano Mexican Grill and Bar #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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