The Brown Bag

440 12 St, Bradenton, FL 34205

American

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Brown Bag four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food employee training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed their microwave and toaster oven with food debris buildup. Reviewed with the operator **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed their reach in cooler with food debris buildup on the bottom. Reviewed with the operator **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting board heavily grooved. Reviewed with the operator. **Warning**

14-09-4

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs and raw bacon stored over ready to eat foods. Pickles and ham. Owner moved eggs and bacon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter cups out at 78f. Operator stated they have been out for 2 hours. Owner put butter in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.

05-08-4

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Brown Bag last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Brown Bag on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Brown Bag compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

The Brown Bag most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has The Brown Bag's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Brown Bag have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Brown Bag means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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