Vima's Eatery

5108 15Th Street East # 112, Bradenton, FL 34203

American

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Vima's Eatery has seven inspections in the public record. Vima's Eatery was last inspected on Apr 28, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Admin Complaint**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Aug 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 26, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed Person in charge consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters. **Warning**

02A-01-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated Person in charge on Shell stock tags. **Warning**

01C-03-4

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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy. **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in food preparation area 8 ceiling tiles missing. Person in charge stated that maintenance removed them for water damage and will replace them. **Warning**

36-36-4

Feb 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease over Grill in main kitchen area.

23-03-4

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**

50-08-7

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filter soiled with grease. **Warning**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vima's Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vima's Eatery on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vima's Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vima's Eatery.

How does Vima's Eatery compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Vima's Eatery most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Vima's Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vima's Eatery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vima's Eatery 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 Vima's Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vima's Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.

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