Venice, Sarasota County

SHARKY'S ON THE PIER

1600 HARBOR DR S, Venice, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Oct 22, 2025
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Oct 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 24100690

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

16-55-4

Detail 24100692

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher machine stopped mid cycle on multiple operating attempts. Warning

16-13-5

Detail 24100691

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Warning

Jul 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 17, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23884869

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Make Table at sautee station:; diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding); pasta (48F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items had been placed in makes table 1.5 hour prior to and removed all items to walk-in cooler and closed lid on make table. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-05-4

Detail 23884867

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23884866

Intermediate - Handwash sink in fish cutting room not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by garbage can. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23884865

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fans in beer coolers with heavy dust buildup. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23884868

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce on floor in walk-in cooler under shelves. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 23429876

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 dishwashing machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Operator change sanitizer bucket and reprised machine, retested at 100 parts per million. Corrected On-Site

Nov 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 23328218

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in fish cutting cooler does not have hot water. Operator stated it was damaged during hurricane and they are not doing fish cutting in cooler till handwashing sink is repaired. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed handwashing sink in fish cutting cooler does not have hot water. Operator stated it was damaged during hurricane and they are not doing fish cutting in cooler till handwashing sink is repaired. Time Extended

Oct 31, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

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

35A-02-6

Detail 23324755

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen near cold cooks line area. Observed 15 small flying insects landing on surface of outdoor bar area which is attached to side of main building away from kitchen entrance. Observed uncountable amount of small flying insects landing on dining tables at outside area on the beach. The dining area 20 feet from main building is with in 5 feet of the beach and 10 ft of wood public park area on Venice beach. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23324757

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in fish cutting cooler does not have hot water. Operator stated it was damaged during hurricane and they are not doing fish cutting in cooler till handwashing sink is repaired. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23324756

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in storage area. Repeat 4-10-24 Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 22791053

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in dry storage building. Operator had staff clean ice machine. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22791055

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee beverages in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Ope removed beverages. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22791054

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues at wait staff station.

29-11-4

Detail 22791056

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under dishwasher machine.

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-20-4

Detail 22591351

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line. Observed operator remove tongs. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22591350

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing 74F water at cooks line grill. Observed operator remove utensils from use. Corrected On-Site

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22388221

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 chlorine sanitizer at 000 part per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator checked sanitizer bucket and adjusted it. Recheck. Sanitizer at 50 parts per million. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22388219

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at 3:40 pm butter cut on counter at wait station not time marked. Observed stated butter cups were placed out at 11:30 am. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of butter cups.

03F-02-5

Detail 22388222

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 at 3:40 pm butter cut on counter at wait station not time marked. Observed stated butter cups were placed out at 11:30 am. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of butter cups.

03C-89-4

Detail 22388220

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment is doing non-continuous cooking of chicken wings without approved written plans. Email operater information for non-continuous cooking guidelines and application.

03F-10-5

Detail 22388217

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet at time of inspection. Repeat 4-4-23 Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22388216

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on cooks line and expo station. Repeat 4-4-23. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22388218

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at wait station not covered or inverted. Repeat 4-4-23 Repeat Violation

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21909444

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef over ready to eat roasted tomatoes and slice mozzarella in reach-in cooler draws at grill station. Observed operator rearrange food for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21909442

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 operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 21909440

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator is keep butters and sauces at front of cooks line on time and marked correctly but does not have written time as a control procedure sheet. Email operator time a control sheet. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 21909439

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top of clean dish end of dishwasher machine. Observed employee remove beverage. Corrected On-Site

14-34-4

Detail 21909443

Basic - Interior of ice machine in dry storage room has rust that has pitted the surface

25-06-4

Detail 21909445

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not covered or inverted at wait station. Observed operator invert coffee filters. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21909441

Basic - Walk-in cooler across from dishwasher area has accumulation of soil residues and mold-like substance on interior and shelves.

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21505240

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter blend at grill station at 64F. Operator stated butter had been out for approximately 1 hour. Operator put butter on to time as a control sheet and marked time appropriately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21505241

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machine in paper storage building.

14-01-5

Detail 21505239

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic no handle cup used as scoop in salsa at sauté station. Observed operator move and replace cup with handled scoop. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21505238

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes and limes on floor in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move item off floor to shelves. Corrected On-Site

Apr 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-13-4

Detail 21039080

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee load dirty dishes to front of dishwasher and then unload clean dishes without washing hands in between. Observed operator correct employee and instructed employee on proper procedures for hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21039079

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over sliced pickled ginger and gluten free rolls in Walk-in cooler at end of cooks line. Observed operator move ginger and rolls to upper shelves away from fish. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21039083

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pc's at wait station by coffee machine at 64F. Observed operator place butter into ice filled container. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21039082

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner spray bottles over sugar pc's by wait station near beach side kitchen entrance. Observed employee remove chemical to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

16-59-1

Detail 21039084

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dishwasher machine not dispensing chemical sanitizer. Observed operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize equipment and wares. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 21039081

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers in Walk-in cooler at end of cooks line covered with dust. Observed operator have employee clean fans. Corrected On-Site

Aug 14, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-28-4

Detail 20426997

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed multiple employees touching clothes, face, and hats and then handling food and clean utensils.

08A-05-6

Detail 20426999

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over bread in the reach in cooler across from the grill top. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20427001

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the can opener blade near the nacho station.

31A-11-4

Detail 20427002

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed servers dumping ice in the hand washing sink next to the soda machine.

23-24-4

Detail 20426998

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles across from the cook line.

24-08-4

Detail 20426996

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

21-12-4

Detail 20427000

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the lines.

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 20367718

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 000ppm chlorine at the dish washing station. Operator set up three compartment sink observed 100ppm. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-13-4

Detail 20367720

High Priority - Employee handled soiled utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer handle dirty dishes and then handle clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20367717

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked rice. Operator placed the raw shell eggs under the cooked rice in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20367726

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime next to the reach in cooler. Observed drink nozzles with mold like substance. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20367725

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to lids being inside hand washing sink. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20367723

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20367724

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

13-07-4

Detail 20367716

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20367722

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on wire shelf in front of the dish washing station. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20367719

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

36-27-5

Detail 20367721

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the prep area near the dish washing station. Warning