Venice, Sarasota County

MON AMI CAFE

1740 E VENICE AVE STE 19, Venice, FL 34292

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Oct 20, 2025
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
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.

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 24127332

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin behind the front counter. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24127331

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of tomato bisque soup stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed a box of raw shell eggs and a bag of unwashed carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24127330

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of foam to go boxes stored on the floor near the rear exit.

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23259763

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb stored over ready to eat strudel in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw lamb. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23259762

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23259761

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

40-06-5

Detail 23259760

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on a food preparation surface in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23259759

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of croissants stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the croissants. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23259764

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 72F standing water behind the front counter. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. Corrected On-Site

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 22493056

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the hand sink in the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22493057

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed a box of avocados stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above food products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-01-5

Detail 22153540

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced ham sandwiches date marked 7/10. The operator discarded the sandwiches. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22153539

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22153541

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open employee beverage stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22153542

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed honey packets stored on the floor behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the honey packets. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22153543

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the wet cloth. Corrected On-Site

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-05-4

Detail 21884374

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray pesticides for household use only stored above the mop sink. Operator removed the pesticides from the establishment. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21884376

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.

36-36-4

Detail 21884375

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing over walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21884377

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on 12/1/2022.

40-06-5

Detail 21884373

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on food prep table in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21884372

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

41-07-4

Detail 21272107

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of vitamins stored on shelf with spices in prep area. Employee moved vitamins to appropriate storage area. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21272103

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over salad dressings in walk in cooler. Employee moved eggs to appropriate shelf for storage. Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 21272098

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution in three compartment sink at 200ppm. Employee added water to the solution to bring chlorine levels to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21272101

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 deli ham outside of original package in walk in cooler not dated. Employee stated they did not know when the deli ham was opened and re-wrapped. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21272109

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled with residue build up. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21272108

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink by three compartment sink with no paper towels for hand drying. Employee placed napkins by the sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21272099

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance like substance inside ice machine behind service counter.

36-36-4

Detail 21272104

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 21272106

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 21272105

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 21272102

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

02D-01-5

Detail 21272100

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in container not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 20924325

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner over food on front counter. Operator moved to chemical storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 20924322

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 milk, confirmed more than 7 days not date marked. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20924326

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with residue build up.

53A-01-7

Detail 20924327

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager in establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

24-07-4

Detail 20924323

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensil stored food contact surface up. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20924324

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with heavy grooves.

08B-38-4

Detail 20924328

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 20923697

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no operator with certified food manager. Operator is aware of need to get certified food manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Operator has no certified food manager on premises. Admin Complaint

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 20721495

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner stored over clean silverware. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20721498

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled in back prep area. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20721497

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator pour and fill bleach water in hand wash sink. Educated operator on hand wash sink protocol. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20721494

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no operator with certified food manager. Operator is aware of need to get certified food manager. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20721496

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled. Warning

24-07-4

Detail 20721502

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils stored food contact surface up. Operator inverted utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20721500

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes on floor in Walk in Cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-19-4

Detail 20721501

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

42-01-4

Detail 20721499

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

Jul 8, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.