Venice, Sarasota County

124 BREAKFAST LUNCH & MORE

124 W VENICE AVE, Venice, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
3 Intermediate
Nov 3, 2025
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

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.

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 24164104

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. Repeat 12-16-24 Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 24164102

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. Repeat 12-16-24 Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24164107

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed batters, hamburger patties Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.

22-20-5

Detail 24164105

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

14-11-5

Detail 24164106

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed paint inside top of mic is peeling and chipped.

10-20-4

Detail 24164103

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

51-18-6

Detail 24164100

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

24-18-4

Detail 24164101

Basic - Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up at wait station.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 23424019

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.

11-26-1

Detail 23424018

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.

03F-10-5

Detail 23424020

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator did not have Time Control Sheet available at time of inspection.

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 22989453

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 chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million after multiple test. Instructed operator they may use dishwasher to wash dishes and equipment but must use 3 compartment sink to sanitize items after washing. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22989451

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed muffin batter mix in reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.

13-07-4

Detail 22989452

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator preparing food while wearing multiple bracelets and watch.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-05-4

Detail 22480887

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking from reusable metal water bottle then return to work without washing hands.

11-07-5

Detail 22480892

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.

11-05-4

Detail 22480885

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

12A-03-4

Detail 22480890

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in 3 compartment sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 22480888

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at end of cooks line. Observed employee replace soap. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22480883

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.

12B-07-4

Detail 22480884

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed beverages on counter at cooks line and shelf over clean dish side of dishwasher machine.

12B-02-4

Detail 22480891

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook remove lid from reusable metal water bottle and drink from it while on cooks line. Observed dishwasher drinking beverage while washing dishes.

40-06-5

Detail 22480889

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on counter at end of cooks line.

10-20-4

Detail 22480886

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

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 22217680

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 cheese in reach-in cooler and commercial beef cut in reach-in-freezer that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked

02C-02-5

Detail 22217682

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed burger patties in reach-in cooler and chicken in reach-in-freezer prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

22-20-5

Detail 22217683

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

23-03-4

Detail 22217681

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust on dish and utensils rack at end of cooks line by hand wash sink.

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21681412

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed made onsite beef patties in plastic wrap over bags of soup in reach-in-freezer. Observed operator move beef patties to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21681409

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21681411

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.

03F-10-5

Detail 21681410

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator could not produce time as a control sheet for butter pc and shell eggs marked with time as a control.

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21273933

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 is at 000 parts per million. Observed has 3 compartment sink set and is using for sanitizing.

41-05-4

Detail 21273930

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of Raid flying insects spray in cabinet at dining room wait station.

03A-02-5

Detail 21273928

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at wait station at 72F. Operator stated they were taken out 30 minutes prior. Observed operator move butter portions back to reach-in cooler. Recheck at end of inspection 41F Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21273932

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed small bin of trash in hand sink at cooks line. Observed employee remove bin from sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21273924

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

14-01-5

Detail 21273931

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in sugar bin at back kitchen. Observed operator remove bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21273927

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21273926

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

21-10-4

Detail 21273925

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wipe cloths in use at cooks line. Observed employee remove wipe cloths from use.

02D-01-5

Detail 21273929

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of oil at cooks line not labeled. Observed employee label bottle. Corrected On-Site

Apr 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20962834

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cut fruit in reach in cooler. Observed employee move eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20962833

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on nozzle at soda machine at dining room wait station. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20962832

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

14-01-5

Detail 20962831

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic no handle container used as scoop in bulk sugar bin. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20962829

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling vents in back prep area. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20962830

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint. Observed employee put hair in restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20392030

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

41-17-4

Detail 20392029

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf above the ware washing station. Operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20392028

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed wet wiping cloth inside the sanitizer bucket.