South Venice, Sarasota County

POKEHUB

1693 US 41 BYPASS S UNIT A, South Venice, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Jun 5, 2026
City
South Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-11-5

Detail 24611486

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan cover missing in Walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observed fan cover in walk-in cooler still missing at time of inspection. Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 24611487

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at clean pan rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observe some old labels still stuck to clean containers at pan rack at time of inspection Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24611488

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observed standing water and reaching cooler has been corrected. Observed standing water in bottom of walk-in cooler still present. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24611485

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat from last inspection 2-20-26 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observed cooler shelves, rusty, and put it at time of inspection Time Extended

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 16Total: 25

41-07-4

Detail 24606445

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelves in kitchen over food and food prep areas. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 24606441

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee employee come in kit from outside smoking and began food preparation work without washing hands hands. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 24606455

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack employee put on gloves after eating food but failed to wash hands. Warning

12A-05-4

Detail 24606433

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee go from eating food to serving food with washing hands. Warning

14-86-1

Detail 24606444

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cut salmon wrapped in non-food grade paper towels in tubs in walk-in cooler. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24606446

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cigarettes on shelf above food prep. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24606453

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hard wood hand wash sink at front counter blocked by chairs. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24606443

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/ Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24606450

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut fish, pork, tofu, sauces and boba drink mixes in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 2-20-26 Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24606439

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

12B-02-4

Detail 24606456

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 24606436

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach-in cooler at back of kitchen. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24606437

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

14-11-5

Detail 24606451

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan cover missing in Walk-in cooler Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24606438

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor by sandwich counter and food service counter. Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 24606442

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed raw shrimp on counter at 3 compartment sink next to bottle of soap and pan of soapy water. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-37-4

Detail 24606448

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of soda stored in restroom. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24606435

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda stored on floor. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-06-5

Detail 24606440

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed cut salmon handle tongs rest in lettuce at service counter. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24606457

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24606454

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at clean pan rack. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 24606434

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at clean dish rack. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24606447

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service paper good stored in restroom on floor. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24606452

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of walk-in cooler. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24606449

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat from last inspection 2-20-26 Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 20, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 24386586

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed assorted cooked meats, prepared cut fish, soup and vegetables in walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 7-14-25 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed assorted cooked meats, prepared cut fish, soup and vegetables in walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24386587

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Current hotel and restaurant licensing not displayed Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 24386584

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observe old labels stuck to clean containers Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24386585

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed walk-in shelves have rust that is pitting the surface Time Extended

Feb 20, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 24386539

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over containers of cooked soup. Repeat from last inspection 7-14-25. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-04-4

Detail 24386542

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 12 rodent activity dropping along side reach-in cooler next to glue trap on floor. Observed 6 droppings throughout kitchen floor area along the walls. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24386540

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken being hold held at 96F. Observed hot holding unit was not turned on operator stated items came off stove and into holding unit 1.5 hours prior. Operator removed food and reheated on stove top to 168F. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24386538

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Had pan of green onions and scrub pads in sink. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat from last inspection 7-14-25. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24386541

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed assorted cooked meats, prepared cut fish, soup and vegetables in walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 7-14-25 Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24386545

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24386543

Basic - Floor has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor behind equipment table across from stove area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24386537

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce, canned fish and oil jugs stored on floor. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24386544

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24386536

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

08B-49-4

Detail 24043747

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in reach-in cooler at back of kitchen not labeled or keep separate from food for public. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Observed employee food improperly stored over consumers food in reach-in cooler. Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24043746

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid on shared dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Open dumpster lid on shared dumpster. Time Extended

24-18-4

Detail 24043748

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at clean dish area in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Observed utensils stored with food contact surfaces up. Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24043745

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in back of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. Time Extended

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 23870255

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ant medication on shelf by over food prep area at back kitchen. Warning

41-05-4

Detail 23870251

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ant box of and bait on shelf by over food prep area at back kitchen and ant bait on floor under hand wash sink at front counter. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23870249

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked soup in walk-in cooler. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23870257

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed ant wd40 and lysol on shelf by over food prep area at back kitchen. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23870253

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic pan hand wash sink at front counter area block by chairs. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23870244

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

53A-14-4

Detail 23870243

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. There was no person in charge at start of inspection that was able to answer basic code questions. Manager showed up 30-40 minutes into inspection and was able to answer basic code questions. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23870248

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut fish, beef and vegetables in walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23870252

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at hand wash sinks in kitchen and front counter had been turned off at valves under sink. Operator turned hot water back on. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23870245

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food prep counters at front serving area and kitchen prep area. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 23870254

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking employees drink beverages in food prep area. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23870256

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in reach-in cooler at back of kitchen not labeled or keep separate from food for public. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23870246

Basic - Open dumpster lid on shared dumpster. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 23870242

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at clean dish area in kitchen. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23870247

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in back of kitchen. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23870250

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed employee beverage working containers of sauces, spices in unlabeled working containers. Warning

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 22969263

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in Walk-in cooler. Operated move items for proper storage.

13-03-4

Detail 22969262

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

Jan 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.