Venice Gardens, Sarasota County

NORMA JEAN'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

1635 US 41 BYPASS S, Venice Gardens, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
2 High Priority
Sep 22, 2022
City
Venice Gardens
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
4

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.

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 15

41-05-4

Detail 21378496

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of beg bug spray on shelf near water heater. Observed operator remove bug spray from establishment. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21378491

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wing over fish in reach-in cooler by front prep table.

02C-03-5

Detail 21378499

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 open packages of cheese, slice turkey and ham opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

22-02-4

Detail 21378492

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at end of cooks line with food debris buildup. Observed cutting boards at cooks line stained snd soiled. Observed mold-like substance on nozzle and holders for soda guns at wait station and bars. Observed operator remove and wash can opener. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21378490

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

41-17-4

Detail 21378489

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at wait station.

27-16-4

Detail 21378495

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink at bar.

22-20-5

Detail 21378498

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machines at back prep area and next to office. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21378500

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at cooks line and bar.

51-11-4

Detail 21378487

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen area.

14-09-4

Detail 21378493

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

14-11-5

Detail 21378501

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach-in cooler make tables at cooks line.

22-08-4

Detail 21378488

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at cooks line with buildup of food food debris. Observed operator clean microwave. Repeat Violation

14-20-4

Detail 21378494

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at front kitchen prep table.

38-02-4

Detail 21378497

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed light in Walk-in freezer not working.

Jun 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21117731

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and beef along side snd over cooked vegetables in reach-in cooler draw at grill station. Observed employee arrange items into proper storage order. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 21117729

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 sliced ham, sliced cheese and prime rib all opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

53B-13-5

Detail 21117730

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 21117732

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

22-20-5

Detail 21117733

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in back of kitchen with mold-like substance on interior.

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20996937

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef next to cooked vegetables in reach-in cooler draw at cooks line. Observed employee move raw beef to bottom draw. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20996938

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings in tall reach-in cooler prepared more than 24hours being held at 47F. Observed the following in reach-in cooler on cooks line burger patty (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (46F - Cold Holding); sausage F (46F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20996935

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings in tall reach-in cooler prepared more than 24hours being held at 47F. Observed the following in reach-in cooler on cooks line burger patty (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (46F - Cold Holding); sausage F (46F - Cold Holding) Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20996934

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by front bar. Observed employee put paper towels in place. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20996936

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wing and beef patties prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours as stated by employee. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20996933

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar area. Observed employee label bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning