The Manatee Viewing Center

6990 Dickman Rd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Other

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at The Manatee Viewing Center stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Among Apollo Beach restaurants, the typical score is 67; The Manatee Viewing Center is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in standing water temped 76 F. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands to begin food prep.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use handwash sink to fill up container with water.

31A-11-4

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over air fryer. Operator removed air fryer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-02-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and forks not facing down, operator corrected at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili 94 F in crock pot, employee reheated tested temped 150F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Manatee Viewing Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Manatee Viewing Center on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Manatee Viewing Center compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?

The Manatee Viewing Center most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Apollo Beach average of 67.

Has The Manatee Viewing Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Manatee Viewing Center have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Manatee Viewing Center 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 Manatee Viewing Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Manatee Viewing Center is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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