VENICE, Sarasota County

ROUTE 41 SMOKED MEATS AND DAM FINE PIZZA

1055 US 41 BYP S, VENICE, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 17, 2024
City
VENICE
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

May 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 22632762

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: 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. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22632764

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above make table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above make table in kitchen. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22632763

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22632761

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall above make table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Hole in or other damage to wall above make table in kitchen. Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 22632760

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 22628765

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol on shelf above food prep. Observed operator move bottle for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-02-5

Detail 22628760

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed the following items in Walk-in cooler: smoked beef brisket (47F - Cooling); smoked pork (46F - Cooling); smoked turkey (46F - Cooling). All item were prepared the prior day. Observed operator voluntarily disposable items Corrected On-Site Warning

22-41-4

Detail 22628764

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 dishwasher machine 000 parts per million after multiple tests. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22628771

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items in Walk-in cooler raw brisket (47F - Cold Holding); sausage links (45F - Cold Holding); raw turkey (48 - Cold Holding). Operator, unable to determine time items were out of temperature, observed operator, voluntarily dispose of items. Observed the following items in Walk-in cooler: smoked beef brisket (47F - Cooling); smoked pork (46F - Cooling); smoked turkey (46F - Cooling). All item were prepared the prior day. Observed operator voluntarily disposable items Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22628767

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in Walk-in cooler raw brisket (47F - Cold Holding); sausage links (45F - Cold Holding); raw turkey (48 - Cold Holding). Operator, unable to determine time items were out of temperature, observed operator, voluntarily dispose of items. Observed raw chopped garlic (66F- Cold Holding) at pizza station. Employee stated prepared garlic 1 hour prior and returned garlic to reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22628770

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food soiled. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22628773

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan and scrubbing pad in hand wash sink at back of kitchen. Observed operator remove pans. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22628759

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

22-20-5

Detail 22628758

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

36-32-5

Detail 22628766

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above make table in kitchen. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22628763

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22628761

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall above make table in kitchen. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22628769

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

51-18-6

Detail 22628772

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22628762

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22628768

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-03-4

Detail 22226378

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease and soil on stove and sides of reach-in cooler.

16-46-4

Detail 22226379

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

14-33-4

Detail 22226377

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 2-2-23 Repeat Violation

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 21750936

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21750932

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen soiled.

11-26-1

Detail 21750939

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.

22-31-4

Detail 21750934

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust buildup on can opener blade.

02C-02-5

Detail 21750933

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

53B-14-5

Detail 21750940

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

14-09-4

Detail 21750937

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at kitchen make table.

14-11-5

Detail 21750938

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice interior with cracked loose hanging plastic ice deflector. Observed torn gasket on on reach-in cooler at pizza area still torn from last inspection. Repeat 8-31-22 Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21750931

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

14-33-4

Detail 21750935

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

22-52-4

Detail 21323359

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 000 parts per million chlorine at dish machine. Observed employee prime sanitizer and retest at 100 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21323367

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 were put out at 11:45am. Observed operator mark times accordingly on pizzas. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21323366

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on shelf above clean pans and containers next to stove. Observed operator remove chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21323364

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Observed operator clean can opener. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21323362

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

41-17-4

Detail 21323360

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles in kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 21323361

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on on reach-in cooler at pizza station. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21323365

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on oven in kitchen. Observed operator remove tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21323363

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

May 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21063004

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese in Walk-in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 21063005

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled buildup on can opener in kitchen. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21063011

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed noodles and lasagna in reach-in cooler in kitchen made more then 24 hours prior as stated be employee, not date marked Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 21063008

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 4 cracked and chipped plastic food containers on pan rack in kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 21063010

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

29-49-6

Detail 21063009

Basic - Standing water in bottom of Walk-in cooler. Observed bucket in Walk-in cooler use to catch drip from condenser overflowed to floor.

14-17-4

Detail 21063007

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 21063003

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed drain pipe for condenser in Walk-in cooler leaking.

21-09-4

Detail 21063006

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth on cutting board at reach-in cooler in kitchen.

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-33-4

Detail 20617074

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20617075

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-02-7

Detail 20454098

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 20454097

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 20454099

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20454096

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 17

01B-14-4

Detail 20415133

High Priority - Four shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells in walk in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded the the four cracked shell eggs. See stop sale. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 20415146

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 on pizza slices at the front station. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20415136

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on prep table near sauces and bread near the severs window. Warning

11-01-5

Detail 20415135

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20415145

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20415141

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to six containers of stainless steel cleaner stored on the inside of the hand washing sink. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 20415138

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20415131

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20415132

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in the reach in cooler in front of the severs window. Observed cooked noodles in the reach in cooler. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20415140

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near the walk in cooler. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20415144

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in the kitchen area. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20415130

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the back boor next to the walk in cooler. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 20415139

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in the kitchen. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 20415134

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at the reach in cooler. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth and placed inside sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-33-4

Detail 20415142

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the kitchen. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20415143

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of the severs window. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 20415137

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning