South Venice, Sarasota County

LOCAL SPOT 941

2045 S TAMIAMI TRL, South Venice, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Intermediate
Feb 17, 2026
City
South Venice
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.

Feb 17, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

51-14-7

Detail 24375299

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Observed in the sweet shop side of establishment the following issues. Operator has move location of stove to office store room area and has added reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer and is doing food prep in that room. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: No plan a review has been submitted at time of inspection, operator has remains of 60 day to complete a plan review submission with a callback date of February 16, 2026 Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Observed at time of callback inspection. The sweet shop side of establishment the following issues. Operator has move location of stove to office store room area and has added reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer and is doing food prep in that room and operator has yet to submit and paperwork to plan review. Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 24375300

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Mary Seiders employee over 60 days no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: No proof of training provided at time of inspection operator has remains of 60 days from initial inspection with a callback date of February 16, 2026 Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: No proof of training has been completed at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

Jan 5, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

22-41-4

Detail 24279190

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed dishwasher machine still at 000 chlorine sanitizer and operator is using 3 compartment sink for sanitation of dishware. Repair service has order new parts for machine to fix it. Time extension to February 16, 2026 to coincide with callback, date for plan review and staff training. Time Extended

51-14-7

Detail 24279191

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Observed in the sweet shop side of establishment the following issues. Operator has move location of stove to office store room area and has added reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer and is doing food prep in that room. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: No plan a review has been submitted at time of inspection, operator has remains of 60 day to complete a plan review submission with a callback date of February 16, 2026 Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 24279192

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Mary Seiders employee over 60 days no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: No proof of training provided at time of inspection operator has remains of 60 days from initial inspection with a callback date of February 16, 2026 Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24279189

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended

Dec 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 24261689

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 dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24261691

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator renewed license at time of inspection. License is current and post. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-05-4

Detail 24261688

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed floor throughout cans of Raid bug spray on shelf in back of kitchen by employee restroom. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24261692

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell raw shell eggs in reach-in cooler in office store room over cool whip and butter blocks. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-14-7

Detail 24261687

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Observed in the sweet shop side of establishment the following issues. Operator has move location of stove to office store room area and has added reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer and is doing food prep in that room. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24261690

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Mary Seiders employee over 60 days no proof of training. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24261686

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

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 23702579

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2025-04-11: Observed operator has not completed Food Handler Training for any staff. Admin Complaint

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23535272

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed gaskets on reach-in-coolers soiled. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23535273

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

23-03-4

Detail 23535275

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup once equipment.

12B-13-4

Detail 23535274

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. Warning

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 23144888

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.

27-16-5

Detail 23144889

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water at handwashing sink in bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 23144890

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

51-18-6

Detail 23144892

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

12B-13-4

Detail 23144891

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverages in reach-in-cooler in kitchen

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-3

Detail 22534625

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

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

12A-12-4

Detail 22449418

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee hand raw beef the handle sandwich roll without changing gloves and washing hands. Informed operator of what they did and operator disposed of roll and changed gloves.

41-10-4

Detail 22449419

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of spray clean on top of small reach-in cooler. Observed operator move chemicals for proper storage.

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-05-4

Detail 22161922

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of pesticide spray on chemical storage shelf in kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 22161921

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 21892221

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 dishwasher machine at 25 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator prime machine and retested chorine sanitizer at 50 parts per million. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21892220

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed packages of cheese opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed operator date mark item accordingly. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21892219

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. Observed operator has been emailed Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 but has not posted it. Observed operator print and post Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21892218

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. Observed operator as employee health agreement but does not have signed Employee Health Agreements. Observed operator have staff sign agreement. Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.