The Loaded Barrel Tavern

450 12 St, Bradenton, FL 34205

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Loaded Barrel Tavern has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so The Loaded Barrel Tavern trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30min. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above the cook line and the dry storage area. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line a shelf with single service items in the kitchen. Operator removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

14-45-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed a missing lid on their trash can in the shared employee restroom.

32-12-6

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license posted expired 12-1-2022.

50-17-3

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cooked pizzas stored on shelf in kitchen beneath microwave and order printer with no protection.

08B-02-4

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. No clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.

11-27-4

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. No employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email.

11-26-1

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweatshirt on shelf next to food in dry storage area. Operator moved shirt. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above pizza prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed five gallon bucket of pizza sauce stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign in employee restroom and mens and women's restrooms.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Loaded Barrel Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Loaded Barrel Tavern on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Loaded Barrel Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Loaded Barrel Tavern.

How does The Loaded Barrel Tavern compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

The Loaded Barrel Tavern most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has The Loaded Barrel Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Loaded Barrel Tavern 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 The Loaded Barrel Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Loaded Barrel Tavern is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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