May 20, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
14-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat from last inspection 12-30-25
335 W VENICE AVE, Venice, FL 34285
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat from last inspection 12-30-25
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. Observed a chlorine solution bucket used for ice. The operator discarded the ice. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (57F - Cold Holding) The operator discarded the raw shell eggs. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (57F - Cold Holding); The operator discarded the eggs. Observed hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator was unable to determine the length of time the eggs had been held. The operator discarded the eggs. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (57F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic in olive oil (50F - Cold Holding) The operator discarded the eggs. The operator added the garlic in oil to the time as public health control. Observed hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator was unable to determine the length of time the eggs had been held. The operator discarded the eggs. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. The operator placed the cut tomatoes on the time as public health control form. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the employee foods. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ice buildup in the reach-in cooler behind the front counter.
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handles used for salt and sugar not stored above the food products. The operator properly stored the scoops. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 124F standing water. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Interior of the reach in cooler on the cook line has exposed insulation.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the hand sink at the entrance to the kitchen.
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach making the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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 pans hanging 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. Observed operator was able to prime dishwasher machine and retested at 100 parts per million chlorine sanitizer.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg on cooks line above ready to eat foods. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed floor build yellow cutting board at clean equipment shelf is stained with mold-like substance.
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
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/
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. Was unable to locate Employee health agreement.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tray of raw shell eggs, fresh produce and tubs of cut vegetables stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, water temperature was 73F.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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 area chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for dish and equipment sanitation. Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh chop garlic in oil at cooks line 68F, employee stated it was made the day before and had been out since. Operator voluntarily disposed of garlic. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Warning
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. Operator removed fish from packaging. Warning
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatula. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towels. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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. No time marked on pasta at cooks line used to put into soup. Observed employee mark time on soup. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above food at cooks line. Observed operator remove beverage. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cheese and shell eggs on floor in Walk-in cooler.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at wait station. Observed operator label bottle. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed commercial bag of mixed greens sitting on top of raw shell eggs in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Observed employee remove cut green to proper storage. Repeat 11-4-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
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 pizza by the slice not time marked. Observed employee stated items were made and placed on counter for sale 2 hours prior, employee then marked time for pizzas correctly. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
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 Warning
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed pool chlorine sanitizer test kit used for dishwasher machine. Warning
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed there is no person in charge at time of inspection. Warning
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
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. Warning
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
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 Warning
Intermediate - Person in charge not ensuring employees are properly maintaining the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods during hot and cold holding. Observed kitchen staff not using thermometer still sealed in packaging and covered with dust. Observed kitchen staff does not have knowledge of maintaining the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods during cooking, hot and cold holding. Warning
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on inside of ice machine. Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of carrots,onions, pots of sauce and pan of chicken all stored on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 11-4-22 Repeat Violation Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Observed cutting board soiled Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Observed cutting board is still worn and no longer cleanable. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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 employee use bare hand to grab cannoli shell and place in plastic container at cooks line. Warning
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 small flying insects in hallway on the wall by dirty dish area. Warning
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cannoli shells on stored on rags in plastic container. Observed employee move shells off rag. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over sauce in Walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed undated 6th pan of octopus salad made onsite more then seven as per employee statement. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of salad. Warning
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed undated 6th pan of octopus salad made onsite more then seven as per employee statement. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of salad. Warning
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 pizza by the slice not time marked. Observed operator stated pizza was put out 1 hour prior, employee marked time on pizza. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles hanging on rack over rolled silverware at wait station. Observed employee move spray bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Warning
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 packages of deli meats opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen soiled Warning
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed octopus salad made onsite more that 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at wait station. Warning
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed pot of pasta water next to hand sink exposed to splashing. Warning
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee wallet, glasses and keys on shelf above soup hot well. Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of soup and bag of carrots on floor in Walk-in cooler. This is a repeat violation. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in Walk-in cooler soiled. Warning
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not at wait station and to go containers at pizza station not inverted or protected. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bags of cut greens in reach in cooler. Observed raw veal over pan of sauce in reach in cooler. Observed employee move raw items to bot shelves. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment selling pizza by the slice with no time as a control plan. Email operator time as a control sheet.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach-in cooler at pizza station.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed operator move container to shelf off floor. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed dicer attached non-sealed wood mounted to wall.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands after rubbing hands in pants. Operator had employee to reach hands. Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on container of cooked lasagna. Operator placed date mark on the container of cooked lasagna. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner at room temperature. Had operator to place frozen veal under cold running water. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the pizza make table.