Wheat + Water Italian Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
52
Score
Wheat + Water Italian Kitchen, located at 7303 52 Pl E #1 in Bradenton, Florida, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 25, 2026. The inspection identified three critical, one major, and two minor violations, including issues with food cooling procedures and the cleanliness of an ice machine. This recent inspection aligns with a historical pattern of high-risk findings across eight scored inspections for the facility.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
52
May 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
39
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
47
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Violations — Feb 25, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin next to bar entrance.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured by ice machine.Person in charge secured tanks.
51-11-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed in walk-in cooler. marinara (49F - Cooling) person in charge stated it was placed in the walk-in cooler on February 24, 2026. educated person in charge on proper cooling procedures and email person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded product.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. observed in dish dishwashing area employee touched hair with glove on and went to clean end of dish machine and grabbed a clean utensil. Educated person in charge on glove use and handwashing and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge placed utensil on soil side of dish machine. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in walk-in cooler. marinara (49F - Cooling) person in charge stated it was placed in the walk-in cooler on February 24, 2026. educated person in charge on proper cooling procedures and email person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded product.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. observed on cooks line handwashing sink full of soil dishes. Person in charge remove dishes and wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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