May 26, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
14-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
1721 S TAMIAMI TRL, Venice Gardens, FL 342931636
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty scrub pads in he's by mop sink.
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written Time control sheet plan not available at time of inspection. Repeat from last inspection 3-24-25 Repeat Violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled in kitchen and walk-in cooler. Repeat from last inspection 3-24-25 Repeat Violation
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area by soft serve ice cream machine.
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat from last inspection 3-24-25 Repeat Violation
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat from last inspection 3-24-25 Repeat Violation
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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 cheese, cut onions, cut tomatoes, shredded lettuce and mayonnaise at make table were all not time marked. Operator move soap stated items had been placed out for use 1 hour prior and then properly marked times on all items. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by mop sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by mop sink.
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment did not have Time control sheet at time of inspection.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and under kitchen equipment. Repeat 8-1-24
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.
Basic - Reach-in cooler under make table at cooks line interior/has accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 8-1-24 Repeat Violation
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: 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. Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: 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. Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by mop sink being use as dump sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Handwashing sink by cooks line being use as dump sink. Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by mop sink. Repeat 8-1-24 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by mop sink. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled under and around equipment and main areas with heavy grease buildup. Observed walk-in-cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed floors soiled under and around equipment and main areas with heavy grease buildup. Observed walk-in-cooler soiled. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug control device on all by slushy machine and single service cups. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed bug control device on all by slushy machine and single service cups. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: No copy of latest inspection report available. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach-in-cooler and gasket soiled with mold-like-substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed bottom of reach-in-cooler and gasket soiled with mold-like-substance. Warning Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple soiled walls throughout kitchen and dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed multiple soiled walls throughout kitchen and dish area. Time Extended
Complaint Full
Warning Issued
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. Warning
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning
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. Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by mop area block by boxes, mop bucket and equipment in sink. Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by mop sink being use as dump sink. Warning
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by mop sink. Repeat 8-1-24 Repeat Violation Warning
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
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. Warning
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled under and around equipment and main areas with heavy grease buildup. Observed walk-in-cooler soiled. Warning
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug control device on all by slushy machine and single service cups. Warning
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach-in-cooler and gasket soiled with mold-like-substance. Warning
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter at burger assembly area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple soiled walls throughout kitchen and dish area. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cooks line. Employee replaced paper towels. Repeat 10-30-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with dust and mold-like-substance.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soil under equipment and behind ice machines. Repeat 10-30-23 Repeat Violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe pickle buckets on the floor and walk in cooler.
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink by mop sink broken and no paper towels available.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat 7-17-23 Repeat Violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around and behind equipment. Repeat 7-17-23
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover in Walk-in cooler with buildup of mold-like substance.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor around behind and along side ice machine soiled. Repeat 11-10-22
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on lid of reach-in freezer by grill with buildup of mold-like substance.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink by mop sink blocked by mop bucket and mops. Observed employee move bucket and mops. Repeat 7-15-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of food debris and soil around base of equipment at cooks line, ice machine and Walk-in cooler floor.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: Observed operator has training for some staff and has order training for remaining staff. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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 sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced cheese and sliced onions all being held on time with no time marked and unable to determine time. Observed operator remove items and dispose of, then replace with fresh items and time mark. Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by equipment in sink. Observed operator remove items from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
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. Warning
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on self above burger reach-in cooler. Observed employee remove beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting above the three compartment sink.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime inside soda nozzles at the soda dispenser next to the drive thru window.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by the mob bucket stored in front of the hand washing sink. Operator removed the mop bucket from in front of the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked hamburger meat on wire shelf inside the walk in cooler not date marked. Operator placed date mark on the container 08/08/2021. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling leaking walk in the hallway in front of the computer desk.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under the fryer and grill top.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust at the reach in coolers.