Venice, Sarasota County

UPPER CRUST CAFE AND BAKERY

213 W VENICE AVE, Venice, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Feb 12, 2025
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

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.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03G-24-5

Detail 23548800

High Priority - Cook-chill reduced oxygen packaged food cooled to and held cold at 34 degrees Fahrenheit or below held for more than 30 days from the date packaged. Observed frozen reduced oxygen packaging cook and chill soups in reach-in-freezer in upstairs store room no HACCP plan is in place.

03F-02-5

Detail 23548802

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 tub of butte next to toaster in kitchen not time marked. Employee stated butter had been taken out of reach-in-cooler and placed on counter 1.5 hours prior. Employee then marked time correctly on butter. Corrected On-Site

03G-29-5

Detail 23548804

Intermediate - Establishment holds cook-chill or sous vide food for more than 48 hours and the cook-chill/sous vide plan lacks required training program. Observed frozen reduced oxygen packaging cook and chill soups in reach-in-freezer in upstairs store room no HACCP plan is in place.

03G-50-1

Detail 23548801

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed frozen reduced oxygen packaging cook and chill soups in reach-in-freezer in upstairs store room no HACCP plan is in place.

03G-53-1

Detail 23548799

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed frozen cook and chill soups in reach-in-freezer in upstairs store room not marked with high contrast labels. Information is written in marker on packages.

36-02-5

Detail 23548803

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation and warewashing area.

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 23150717

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.

13-04-4

Detail 23150716

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 23150715

Basic - Observed utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in bus tubs und ovens.

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03G-06-5

Detail 22513016

Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed soups in upstairs reach-in-freezer in reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Repeat 9-12-32 Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 22513017

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep table in kitchen. Repeat 9-12-23

21-44-1

Detail 22513020

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on counter at cooks line.

03G-54-1

Detail 22513019

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed soups in upstairs reach-in-freezer packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Repeat 9-12-23 Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22513018

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of flour and sugar not labeled. Observed operator label containers. Corrected On-Site

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

03G-54-1

Detail 22281361

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed soups in upstairs reach-in-freezer packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Repeat 3-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: The operator was emailed the HACCP plan form. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

25-05-4

Detail 22281362

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service paper products stored on floor and cardboard cake boxes on shelves not 6" off floor in the upstairs dry storage areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Time Extended

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 9Basic: 11Total: 27

12A-27-4

Detail 22275408

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then handle clean plates without washing hands in between. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 22275399

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling raw shell eggs and changed gloves but did not wash hands. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22275417

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed zip lock bags of shrimp in reach-in-freezer over croissants and bags of cooked potatoes and vegetables. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22275410

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill station make table: dice tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (59F - Cold Holding); ham (55F - Cold Holding); turkey (54F - Cold Holding); Fish (59F - Cold Holding); sausage link (61F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (60F - Cold Holding) Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all items. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22275419

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill station make table: dice tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (59F - Cold Holding); ham (55F - Cold Holding); turkey (54F - Cold Holding); Fish (59F - Cold Holding); sausage link (61F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (60F - Cold Holding) Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all items. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22275401

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 tub of butter on counter next to toast at cooks line with time marked. Employee stated butter had out for 2.5 hour and marked time correctly on butter. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22275420

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter at cooks line next to grill. Observed bottle of hand sanitizer on clean dish rack over clean equipment. Repeat 3-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning

11-05-4

Detail 22275413

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

11-27-4

Detail 22275416

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. Repeat 3-9-23 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22275402

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/ Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22275415

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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 3-9-23 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22275405

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed person in ch could not produce copy of Time as a Control sheet. Warning

03G-06-5

Detail 22275400

Intermediate - Observed soups in upstairs reach-in-freezer in reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22275412

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed quiche and bags of cooked potatoes, in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22275411

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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22275404

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22275398

Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured upstairs storage. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22275409

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Repeat 3-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22275414

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22275395

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22275406

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking at food prep areas. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22275407

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes and onions stored on floor next to dishwasher. Observed bags of flour stored on floor in stair well. Repeat 3-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning

38-01-4

Detail 22275397

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair over dishwasher area. Warning

03G-54-1

Detail 22275421

Basic - Observed soups in upstairs reach-in-freezer packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Repeat 3-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22275396

Basic - Reach-in cooler next to dishwasher area has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22275403

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service paper products stored on floor and cardboard cake boxes on shelves not 6" off floor in the upstairs dry storage areas. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 22275418

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cooks line. Warning

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 21842379

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket of chemical sanitizer on counter at front service area. Observed employee move bucket to lower shelf under cabinet. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21842376

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

11-26-1

Detail 21842381

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. Email operator EMPloyee Health Agreement Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 21842380

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at cooks line make table.

08B-38-4

Detail 21842377

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes stored on floor under prep table. Observed tub of chicken thawing in standing water on floor at cooks line. Observed operator move all items to proper storage. Repeat 10-20-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03G-54-1

Detail 21842382

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed soups in reduced oxygen packages held for more then 48hours,establishment does not have HACCP plan. Repeat 10-20-22 Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21842378

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tub of chicken in standing water on floor at cooks line. Observed employee remove chicken from tub and place on sheet pan in bottom of reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21512337

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over quiche in reach-in cooler. Observed employee move beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21512339

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed quiche made onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed employee mark appropriate date on item. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21512342

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured carbon dioxide tanks in upstairs storage area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21512341

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of canned fruit on floor in upstairs storage area.

25-05-4

Detail 21512338

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case cardboard cake boxes stored on floor in upstairs storage area.

03G-54-1

Detail 21512340

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging.

Jul 26, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 21219597

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Time Extended

May 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

41-10-4

Detail 21107401

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter at front service area near drink prep. Observed employee move bucket into another bucket on floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21107402

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21107399

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards under prep table soiled. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21107403

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/ Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21107398

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21107400

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

13-03-4

Detail 21107397

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in food preparation without hair restraint. Observed employee put on hair net. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative Complaint Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 21091276

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Time Extended

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 21086905

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of rusted cream of celery soup in upstairs dry storage area. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 21086907

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed wait staff cut and place celery in bloodmary drink bare handed. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21086908

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 20 small flying insects under prep table next to dishwasher. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21086900

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over case of cream. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21086902

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on tables at 71F. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21086903

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle on counter at wait station. Observed hand sanitizer on shelf of clean dish rack above dishes. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21086904

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21086901

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed french fry cut under prep table soiled. Observed cutting boards under prep table soiled. Warning

16-32-5

Detail 21086899

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21086898

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed quiche prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior not date marked. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21086906

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on counter at wait station. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21086897

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes on floor under prep table in kitchen. Observed spice containers on floor in kitchen. Observed employee move item off floor to shelves. Observed bag of bread crumbs stored on floor in upstairs dry storage.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

09-19-5

Detail 20737725

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook placing avocado spread on toast with bare hands.

41-10-4

Detail 20737723

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to syrup on the prep table. Operator placed the spray bottle on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20737724

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 on one gallon container of milk. Operator placed date mark on the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20737726

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine next to the soda dispenser.

38-01-4

Detail 20737727

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Repeat Violation