Venice, Sarasota County

LE PETIT JARDIN CAFÉ

1500 E VENICE AVE UNIT 401, Venice, FL 34292

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Aug 23, 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.

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 23091433

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 23091432

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water not working for the handwashing sink near the entrance to the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23091434

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed surface rust on the shelves in the glass door reach in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Time Extended

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23087532

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (47F - Cold Holding); cooked quiche (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the ambient air temperature of the cooler was at 41F at approximately 9AM. The operator moved the above foods to other cold holding units in the kitchen. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23087528

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. Observed butter packets held at time for public health control with no time mark. The operator placed a time mark on the butter. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 23087530

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 cooked chicken, spinach soufflé, and ratatouille removed from the freezer and thawed without the date mark of time removed from the freezer.

02C-02-5

Detail 23087526

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and quiche prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. The operator placed date marks on the above foods. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23087531

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler.

29-08-4

Detail 23087529

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water not working for the handwashing sink near the entrance to the kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 23087527

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed surface rust on the shelves in the glass door reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 22680175

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed quiche lorraine (47F - Cooling) in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the quiche had been made the day prior to the inspection. The operator discarded the quiche. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22680179

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed quiche lorraine (47F - Cooling) in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the quiche had been made the day prior to the inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22680181

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup used as a scoop for bacon near the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the portion cup.

36-34-5

Detail 22680178

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an accumulation of dust on the ceiling vent above a food preparation area in the kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 22680177

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 a shelf above the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 22680182

Basic - Glass door each-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22680180

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils store in 73F standing water. The operator removed the utensils form the water. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 22680176

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water not working at the hand sink at the entrance to the kitchen.

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

12B-13-4

Detail 22401354

Basic - Employee beverages container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the glass door reach in cooler near the wait station. The operator properly stored the beverages. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22401352

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers in the dish area stacked without proper air drying.

08B-38-4

Detail 22401353

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of flour and plastic bottles of vinegar stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the food products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22401351

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust and paint flaking in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen.

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22007550

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 2023-05-19: Time extended per Tim Dillon. Time Extended

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

41-07-4

Detail 21857579

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a squeeze tube of medicine stored in refrigerator next to food at the rear of he kitchen. Operator properly stored the medicine. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21857580

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed laundry detergent stored on a shelf next to food underneath the slicer in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the detergent. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21857578

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21857577

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21857581

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour, oil, and vinegar stored on floor in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-29-4

Detail 21268632

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. Observed employee pick item off floor then touch clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands and cleaned utensils.

14-86-1

Detail 21268634

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel covering chopped salad. Owner removed paper towel from the salad. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21268631

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed olive oil and vinegar stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved food products off floor. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21268633

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen crepes thawing at room temperature. Manager moved crepes to refrigerator to properly thaw. Corrected On-Site

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

12B-07-4

Detail 20935130

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

14-11-4

Detail 20935133

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at roll top cooler on main line. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 20935131

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on pad. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20935129

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

42-01-4

Detail 20935132

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Oct 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-27-4

Detail 20562549

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed spray bottle used for sanitizing surface exceeding the maximum strength. Test for chlorine is at 200+ ppm, new reading is 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20562547

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 and operator confirmed milk open more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator marked milk. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20562545

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

36-34-5

Detail 20562548

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

14-11-4

Detail 20562550

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn reach in cooler gasket at roll top cooler. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 20562544

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on dumpster pad.

42-01-4

Detail 20562546

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to dry. Operator inverted mop to dry. Corrected On-Site