South Venice, Sarasota County

TONY'S CHICAGO BEEF COMPANY SOUTHSIDE

1856 TAMIAMI TRL, South Venice, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Jun 11, 2026
City
South Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-27-4

Detail 24618944

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 250ppm Chlorine. Operator corrected it to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24618947

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on top of boxes of potatoes. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24618948

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the sliding doors to the right side standing cooler not functioning properly.

33-20-4

Detail 24618946

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease buildup on the grease receptacle with some leaking down in front.

25-02-4

Detail 24618945

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped self service utensils not presented handle up. Operator swapped some. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 24358895

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced roasted beef Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior.

13-03-4

Detail 24358894

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

21-07-4

Detail 24358893

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper strength. Observed sanitation solution at over 200 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 23494264

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

22-02-4

Detail 23494263

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets on reach-in-cooler and reach-in-freezer soiled.

53B-14-5

Detail 23494265

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.

14-05-4

Detail 23494261

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23494262

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor at bar by handwashing sink as hole in it where drain has been repaired but hole not filled in yet.

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

11-07-5

Detail 23091844

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-27-4

Detail 23091842

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.

53A-05-6

Detail 23091840

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

11-26-1

Detail 23091847

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. Repeat 1-10-24 Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23091841

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 23091845

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

51-18-6

Detail 23091843

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

12B-13-4

Detail 23091846

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

41-07-4

Detail 22555735

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen on shelf above steam table. Observed employee move ibuprofen bottle for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22555736

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked cooked potatoes used for french fried on cart next to fryer not time marked. Employee marked time on all tubs of potatoes. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22555734

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.

23-03-4

Detail 22555737

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed equipment at cooks line with buildup of grease under equipment and on sides.

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

22-42-4

Detail 22368259

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator correct sanitizer level to 100 parts per million. Corrected On-Site

11-05-4

Detail 22368255

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

16-37-1

Detail 22368257

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

03F-10-5

Detail 22368258

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator did not have Time as a Control sheet at time of inspection that is used for par cooked fresh french fries. Repeat 3-13-23. Reviewed Time as a Control sheet with operator an observed operator complete sheet. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22368256

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21851103

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cooks line soiled.

03F-10-5

Detail 21851106

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator is keeping par cooked fries on time as a control but could not produce time as a control sheet. Email operator time as a control sheet Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 21851105

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21851104

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on prep table and cooks line. Observed employee move beverages to lower shelf away from food and equipment. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21851107

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food above bags of ice in reach-in cooler at front bar area. Observed employee move food to lower shelf below customers food. Corrected On-Site

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 21516189

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

02C-02-5

Detail 21516186

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21516187

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21516188

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Jun 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21161409

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed French fry cutter with heavy food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 21161411

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21161410

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by back door to kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Time Extended

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 8Basic: 9Total: 19

12A-07-5

Detail 21042003

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee being handing food after going outside and handling chemicals without washing hands before putting on gloves. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 21041987

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed cook rinse of tongs that were in a dirty sink and hang them on clean dish rack, no soap or sanitizer was utilized. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21041998

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

12A-03-4

Detail 21041996

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21041988

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed French fry cutter with heavy food debris. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21041993

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cups and silverware in hand sink. Observed employee remove items from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21041986

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21041999

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

31B-03-4

Detail 21041991

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at cooks line. Observed employee place soap at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21041997

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coleslaw prepared onsite more then 24 hours as per employee statement not date marked. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21041994

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21041995

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed operator have digital copy as proof. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21042000

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cups on prep table. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21042004

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch while handling food. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21042001

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooks handling food without hair restraints. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21041990

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by back door to kitchen. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 21042002

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light above cooks line and in back storage area without protective cover. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21041989

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted or protected. Observed employee invert containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-08-5

Detail 21041992

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink with no water running. Observed employee turned on running water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 20475185

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at the bar area.

23-24-4

Detail 20475184

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

13-03-4

Detail 20475186

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

21-12-4

Detail 20475187

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the bar. Operator placed wet wiping cloth inside the sanitizer bucket.