Venice Gardens, Sarasota County

URBAN TACO

1617 US 41 BYPASS S UNIT 1, Venice Gardens, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Jul 11, 2024
City
Venice Gardens
County
Sarasota
Status
Closed / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
8

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.

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 22968827

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dish washing area. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22968828

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink across from office in kitchen.

16-21-4

Detail 22968825

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 22968826

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease.

22-16-4

Detail 22968824

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 22406753

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on prep counter in front of stove. Observed employee remove spray bottle.

11-27-4

Detail 22406752

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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104.

22-02-4

Detail 22406755

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of old food debris.

53A-05-6

Detail 22406758

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/

22-20-5

Detail 22406756

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on ice chute at soda machine. Repeat 7-10-23 Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22406754

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter in kitchen at cooks line.

21-10-4

Detail 22406757

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at kitchen cooks line area.

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 22105321

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand wash sink by 2 door reach-in cooler.

16-37-1

Detail 22105324

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

22-20-5

Detail 22105322

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on inside of ice chute at soda machine. Observed employee clean ice chute. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22105323

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food rack next to hot box.

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21650031

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled. Repeat 8-11-22 Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21650028

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shrimp in pan thawing under running water in hand sink by dishwasher area.

53B-13-5

Detail 21650032

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. Repeat 8-11-22 Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21650029

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at cooks line grooved and worn. Repeat 8-11-22 Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21650030

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep counter. Observed employee remove beverage. Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21268944

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled on shelf below prep table at cooks line. Observed soda gun nozzle at soda rack in back kitchen had fallen out of its holder and was resting on the floor. Observed operator clean and replace soda gun into holder. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21268947

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.

16-21-4

Detail 21268945

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-09-4

Detail 21268946

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved and worn at shelf below prep table at cooks line.

36-73-4

Detail 21268948

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in dishwasher area will accumulation of debris.

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 20985462

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 pans of brown rice at 113F, 1 pan ground beef at 120F, 1 pan of shredded beef at 115F, 1 pan shredded chicken at 118F, 1 pan beans 110F all held for more than 4 hour out of temperature as per operator. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of items. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20985464

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 pans of brown rice at 113F, 1 pan ground beef at 120F, 1 pan of shredded beef at 115F, 1 pan shredded chicken at 118F, 1 pan beans 110F all held for more than 4 hour out of temperature as per operator. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of items. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20985463

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed operator post copy of license. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-08-4

Detail 20985465

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution 75parts per million. Observed employee refill wiping cloth bucket and got reading of 200 parts per million. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20448402

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the self serve drink dispenser.

31A-09-4

Detail 20448403

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times trash can near the fryers. Operator removed the trash can from in front of the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 20448405

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20448401

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at the reach in cooler doors. Operator cleaned the gaskets on the reach in coolers. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20448404

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler gaskets at the make line and in the kitchen.