Restaurant Edelweiss

611 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
Other
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Restaurant Edelweiss appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Restaurant Edelweiss is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Observed 2 Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employees put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
86
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked beef date marked 3/3/25 . Person in charge stated it was prepared on 3/31/25 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food prep table potato salad (52F - Cold Holding); spatzel (58F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed them back in the reach in cooler . Educated Person in charge on cold holding Time/temperature control for safety food .Person in charge placed both item in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warming pan on cooks line mushroom cream sauce (121F - Hot Holding)educated Person in charge on hot holding food. Person in charge placed sauce on stove range to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Peeled potato bucket stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under tables and equipment in main kitchen area.
36-73-4
52
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Bacon over Cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Bacon. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Walk in cooler Beef Goulash date marked 4/17/24, Beef Goulash soup date marked 4/19/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge discarded both items.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Walk in cooler Beef Goulash date marked 4/17/24, Beef Goulash soup date marked 4/19/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge discarded both items.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area shell Egg mixture (72F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was out for approximately hour and added ice to mixture. After adding ice Shell Egg mixture (38F - Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time.
51-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen next to Reach in freezer, Handwashing sink with soiled dishes in sink. Person in charge removed soiled dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 Reach in cooler on cooks line reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from package. Educated Person in charge on 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. Person in charge removed from ROP. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
41
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw Pork over cooked Pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw Pork. **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 raw Chicken over raw pork. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy of safe refrigerator storage.Person in charge removed raw Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
74
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 dish machine sanitizer at 000ppm. Person in charge changed sanitizer chemical container and retested at 50ppm. 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**
22-41-4
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. Printed a copy for Person in charge and he trained and posted for employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 in main kitchen area cooked Beef roast not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 9/30/23 and date marked accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in bar area.
22-20-5
64
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Cooked Beef Date marked 5/23/23, Mushroom Sauce date marked 5/21/23 and Pork stock date marked 5/19/23. Educated Person in charge on cooked food cold held more than 7 days. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Warning**
02C-01-5
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 dish machine sanitizer at 000ppm. Person in charge called for repair and setup 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer at 100ppm in 3 cs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed in hand washing sink next to bar approximately 10 small flying insects Observed in main kitchen area by mop sink and dishwasher area approximately 15 small flying insects. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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 main kitchen area Raw Chicken over Raw Beef and pork. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge removed the Chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in main kitchen area. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling air return vent soiled with dust and debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in bar area interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee preparing food. Employee put on hat and washed hands . **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed peeling potatoes stored on floor in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from the 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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurant Edelweiss last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restaurant Edelweiss on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restaurant Edelweiss?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Restaurant Edelweiss.

How does Restaurant Edelweiss compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Restaurant Edelweiss most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Restaurant Edelweiss' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Restaurant Edelweiss 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 Restaurant Edelweiss inspected?

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