VENICE, Sarasota County

VENICE ALE HOUSE

775 US 41 BYP S, VENICE, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Nov 27, 2023
City
VENICE
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 22464197

Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk-in freezer

36-02-5

Detail 22464198

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22195601

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 machine at 000 parts per chlorine sanitizer. Observed employee adjust machine and recheck sanitizer 100 parts per million ch sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

12A-28-4

Detail 22195599

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on soiled wiping cloth then hand prepare ready to eat cut lemons with out washing hand or put on gloves prior to touching sliced lemon.

16-21-4

Detail 22195600

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Rep 12-12-22 Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22195598

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 75F standing water at fry station. Observed employee remove utensils. Repeat 12-12-22 . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22195602

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 12-12-22 Repeat Violation

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 21629052

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser on shelf over clean dishes at dishwasher area. Observed operator remove bottle. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 21629057

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-32-5

Detail 21629059

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling over steam table in disrepair. Repeat 7-29-22. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21629058

Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 21629054

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 78F standing water at cooks line. Observed operator remove utensils and water. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 21629056

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

36-02-5

Detail 21629055

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat 7-29-22. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21629053

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

21-09-4

Detail 21629051

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean at cooks station.

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 21234247

Basic - Ceiling shows damage and is in disrepair above steam table at cooks line.

51-13-4

Detail 21234245

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

36-02-5

Detail 21234246

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area and Walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-2

Detail 20971329

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20971330

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on lasagna in the walk in cooler. Operator placed mark on the tray of lasagna. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20971328

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-02-5

Detail 20514888

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors in the kitchen and ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-16: Time Extended

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 20415147

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 expired 02/24/2021. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20415149

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes not date marked inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed date mark on the container of mashed potatoes. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20415151

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

10-20-4

Detail 20415148

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed the tongs from the oven handle. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-02-5

Detail 20415150

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors in the kitchen and ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning