The Granary

2547 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
American
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at The Granary stretching back to 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average for Bradenton sits at 83, putting The Granary on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on the shelf above the food prep table. Operator moved the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
90
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 an employee washing dirty dishes and then handling clean dishware without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator coached the employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled and the mount is rusted.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
74
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over the dish machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a drink stored above prep table over the slicer.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on the Cambros stored in dish area.
24-08-4
86
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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 employee changing tasks and handling dirty dishes and equipment and then handling clean dish ware and equipment without changing gloves.
12A-13-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in back storeroom above electrical panel. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
35B-01-4
78
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 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 the dishwasher employee handling dirty dish ware and then clean without changing gloves or washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes holding at 85 degrees.
03B-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ground beef stored over fish. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener holding plate is soiled and rusty.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents over dish area with a dust and dirt build up.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the food expediter not wearing a hair restraint.
13-03-4
52
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in the stand up reach in cooler in the back kitchen area. Chef placed the ground beef below the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. Employee washed their hands and rewashed touched dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink in the front counter area next to the coffee machine.
27-19-4
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. Emailed handouts.
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in back kitchen area. Employee cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
55
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat corn and beans in stand up reach-in cooler in rear of kitchen. Operator voluntarily discarded ready to eat products and stored raw shell eggs properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in rear of kitchen. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked together with water droplets on storage shelf in warewashing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler on cook line with two doors in disrepair. Operator has new cooler doors on order for replacement. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Granary last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Granary on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Granary?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Granary.

How does The Granary compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

The Granary most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has The Granary's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Granary have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Granary 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 The Granary inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Granary is inspected around two times per year on average.