Venice, Sarasota County

PGT INDUSTRIES

1070 TECHNOLOGY BLVD, Venice, FL 34275

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Jun 3, 2026
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24605881

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw fish stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the fish. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24605880

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their hotbox: Meatballs (102F - Hot Holding) Operator stated it had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it in the oven to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24605882

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all SafeStaff Employee Training expired. Warning

36-50-4

Detail 24605879

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed their fan covers in the drink walk in cooler with black buildup. Warning

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-07-4

Detail 23969845

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23969846

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water and plastic bottled juice stored on the floor of the beverage cooler. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23969847

Basic - Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door jamb. The operator removed the ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02C-04-5

Detail 23511614

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed thawed raw meatloaf not marked with the date when removed from the walk in freezer. The operator properly date marked the meatloaf. Corrected On-Site

31A-10-4

Detail 23511616

Intermediate - Steamer drain line draining into handwash sink in the back of the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 23511617

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor of the beverage cooler. The operator properly stored the bottled water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23511615

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

16-46-4

Detail 23511613

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 23144037

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a #10 can of olives dented at the crease. The operator segregated the dented can for return. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 23144031

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 the chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator will sanitize in the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-12-4

Detail 23144035

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees. See stop sale. Observed raw ground beef being portioned by cutting through the plastic packaging to form patties. The operator discarded the ground beef. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23144036

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on the cutting board for the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator removed the cell phone and sanitized the cutting board. Corrected On-Site

08B-19-4

Detail 23144032

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed raw ground beef being portioned by cutting through the plastic packaging to form patties. The operator discarded the raw ground beef Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23144029

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor of the beverage walk in cooler.

10-07-4

Detail 23144033

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 81F standing water near the stove in the kitchen.

21-04-4

Detail 23144038

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep area. The operator removed the wet cloth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23144030

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service plastic portion cups and plastic lids stored on the ground in dry storage in front of the mop sink room entrance.

42-01-4

Detail 23144034

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in front of the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22655969

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 the chlorine solution at 0ppm due to an empty container of sanitizer solution. The operator replaced the empty container. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 22655970

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in the prep area near the dishmachine.

21-04-4

Detail 22655972

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet cloth. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22655971

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

03D-01-5

Detail 22576104

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed a breakfast casserole containing eggs, bacon, sausage ,and cheese at 83F. The operator stated the casserole had been held over 2 hours. The operator discarded the casserole. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22576102

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over French toast mix in the 4-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22576101

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a breakfast casserole containing eggs, bacon, sausage ,and cheese at 83F. The operator stated the casserole had been held over 2 hours. The operator discarded the casserole. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22576103

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food service/preparation wearing a watch. The employees removed their watches. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22576100

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 22312770

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

51-11-4

Detail 22312769

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 22312768

Basic - Cardboard used to line a food-contact shelf near the stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen.

33-38-4

Detail 22312767

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in the back corner of the kitchen. The operator placed a receptacle near the sink. Corrected On-Site

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-01-5

Detail 21994578

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for tartar sauce in the reach in cooler in the prep area. Operator removed the ramekin from the tartar sauce. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21994579

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21994577

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the walk in freezer door. Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 21994580

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored near food and utensils in the prep area. Operator properly stored the sanitizer buckets. Corrected On-Site

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 21634579

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of chocolate pudding in dry storage area. Operator discarded the dented can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21634578

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21634577

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed rusted ceiling vents throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21634576

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Jun 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 21147886

High Priority - Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two #10 cans Busch black beans dented at the seam in dry storage. Employee discarded beans. Priority: High Priority

22-41-4

Detail 21147888

High Priority - Observed: 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 Dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm. Employee advised to discontinue use of Dish machine and set up triple sink for sanitization. Priority: High Priority

31A-11-4

Detail 21147891

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand-wash sink across from buffet line. Priority: Intermediate

51-11-4

Detail 21147894

Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed co2 tanks not secured in kitchen. Employee secured tanks. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

36-34-5

Detail 21147892

Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling vents rusted and soiled. Priority: Basic

40-06-5

Detail 21147893

Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone and speaker by prep surface near mixer and pizza oven. Priority: Basic

14-69-4

Detail 21147887

Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk in freezer door. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Detail 21147890

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Priority: Basic

Oct 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

22-20-5

Detail 20570070

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on interior of ice bin. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20570064

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent at entry to kitchen area soiled. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20570065

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal storage pans stacked wet. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 20570066

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor under dish area missing tile and piece of floor.

14-69-4

Detail 20570069

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at entry to Walk in Freezer. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20570068

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage cooked thawing in standing water. Operator moved to running water. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20570067

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation