1450 VENICE BLVD, VENICE, FL 34292
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked bulk food bin in dry storage.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the maximum temperature at the high temperature dish machine at 142. The operator set up the quaternary solution for the three compartment sink to 200ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pickles in the walk in cooler. The operator proctored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
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/
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet cloth. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall in the dish area soiled with an accumulation of a black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented #10 cans of beets in dry storage. The operator segregated the cans for disposal. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Basic - Wall in the dish area soiled with a black mold like substance. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented #10 cans of corned beef hash and red kidney beans in dry storage. The operator segregated the dented cans for return. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over liquid pasteurized egg in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken shell egg stored with in use eggs in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the broken egg. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (79F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen. The operator discarded the butter packets. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (79F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen. The operator discarded the butter packets. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
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 a food preparation table in the prep area. The employee properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wall in the dish area soiled with a black mold like substance.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Time Extended
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 2024-02-28: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); milk (44F - Cold Holding). The operator stated the items have been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above food items. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bolognese sauce (121F - Hot Holding) and butter (117F - Hot Holding) on the stove top on the cook line. The operator reheated the bolognese sauce (171F - Hot Holding) and butter (169F - Hot Holding). Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen blocked by a trash can.
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/
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
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. The operator was emailed an employee health agreement form. Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Operator crab listed on the menu. The operator showed imitation crab was used instead. The operator reprinted the menu. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed pears on display for self-service not wrapped or have a utensil provided.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator displayed the current license. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic plate covers stacked without proper air drying.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for dry yeast in the dry storage area not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and frozen vegetables thawing at room temperature in the prep area. The operator moved the items to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed portion cups of salsa date marked 9/25. The operator discarded the salsa. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed portion cups of salsa date marked 9/25. The operator discarded the salsa.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator provided paper towel to the dispenser. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop for bread crumbs in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the plastic cup. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on shelves above food prep tables in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phones. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food in the dry storage area. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Spray sanitizer stored on a shelf with clean cutting boards in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer . Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall near the dishmachine soiled with a black mold like substance.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground turkey stored over washed and cut ready to eat vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw ground turkey. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser near the coffee station unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed the paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones stored on shelves above the prep table in the back prep area. Operator properly stored the cell phones. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed jello salad and baked desserts stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. Operator covered the above food items. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dish area soiled with black mold like substance like substance. Operator cleaned wall in dish area. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed gray substance on edge of interior of ice machine.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee moved containers. Corrected On-Site