Palmer Ranch, Sarasota County

VILLAGE WALK CAFE & MARKET

8109 CAMMINARE DRIVE, Palmer Ranch, FL 34238

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Dec 4, 2025
City
Palmer Ranch
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 24228395

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Cook cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24228396

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed case of fry mix on floor in dry storage. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-11-4

Detail 23921152

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed missing plug on 2 dumpsters.

25-05-4

Detail 23921151

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed plastic cups on floor in dry storage. Manager relocated. Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-02-5

Detail 23597502

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Victorino Diaz or Karol Hernandez working over 60 days. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Time Extended

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23573611

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm. Warning

22-43-4

Detail 23573604

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed 0 ppm. Manually able to set up with chlorine. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23573610

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer b,add guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23573609

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine sanitizer test strips for dish machine. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23573608

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Victorino Diaz or Karol Hernandez working over 60 days. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23573606

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed multiple packages of thawed salmon not cut. Cook cut packages. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23573603

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed employee drink on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23573607

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23573605

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken and bread cases in walk in freezer and bbq sauce and oil in dry storage on floor. Warning

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23004124

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on slicer blade guard.

53B-14-5

Detail 23004125

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Victoria Diaz expired 2023.

06-06-5

Detail 23004123

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.Observed Hamburgers defrosting at room temperature and chicken defrosting in standing water. Chef corrected by relocating food. Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 22631056

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed in front counter reachin cooler Cold Holding Coleslaw 54F, Sour Cream 48F, operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22631050

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in front counter reachin cooler Cold Holding Coleslaw 54F, Sour Cream 48F , operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 22631053

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

22-02-4

Detail 22631049

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade. Chef cleaned. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 22631051

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

06-09-1

Detail 22631055

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed Salmon and Mahi not cut or removed from vacuum seal. Chef corrected by piercing bag. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22631054

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer

23-03-4

Detail 22631048

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

02D-01-5

Detail 22631052

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed bins of panko, rice, and flour not labeled.

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22269523

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on can opener blade. Employee corrected by cleaning. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22269522

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Apr 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-26-1

Detail 21961598

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed Chef agreements in English and Spanish. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Emailed operator agreement. Time Extended

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

01D-08-5

Detail 21803714

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Operation serves salmon under 145F, Observed no letter of pellet fed/farm raised. Educated Chef on requirements. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21803712

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar Hand wash sink, mixer top stored in sink. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 21803713

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no certified manager on duty. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 21803711

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for checking Dishwashing Machine water sanitizer at surface. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21803710

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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed Chef agreements in English and Spanish. Corrective Action Taken Warning

25-27-4

Detail 21803715

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws in food pan next to soda machine. Warning

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 21379180

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs stored over raw beef. Cook corrected by moving eggs. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21379181

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in soda station, debris in corners of ice bin.

53B-14-5

Detail 21379175

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees expired.

12B-02-4

Detail 21379177

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on shelf with food. Employee corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21379179

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching Panko crumbs. Employee corrected by removing and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21379174

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside Reachin Cooler on cook line near Reachin Freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21379178

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on wheels of food equipment and on floor behind cooking equipment.

25-06-4

Detail 21379176

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on top of cook line window. Staff corrected by inverting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-31-4

Detail 20789751

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on can opener blade.

36-34-5

Detail 20789757

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent above Dishwashing machine area with buildup of dust.

12B-07-4

Detail 20789752

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cup on preparation table next to Bain Marie. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20789754

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed back pack on preparation table at end of cooks line. Chef removed the backpack. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20789758

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Walkin freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20789756

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with buildup of grease.

25-06-4

Detail 20789755

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers on top of cooks line not inverted. Chef corrected by inverting. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 20789750

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor at end of cooks line. Chef corrected by removing from the floor and then to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20789753

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bins of flour substance, bread crumbs, and rice not labeled.

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

02B-01-5

Detail 20326588

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu items not marked with consumer advisory.

03F-10-5

Detail 20326593

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has no written plan. Sent email for written plan.

22-20-5

Detail 20326586

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance in ice bin. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 20326591

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled top of dish machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 20326590

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee confirmed beverage on prep shelf. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20326585

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20326589

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets in kitchen with slime and black like build up. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20326592

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored protected. Operator moved to covered container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20326587

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pulled pork in Walk in Cooler not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site