SHARKY'S ON THE PIER
1600 HARBOR DR S · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen near cold cooks line area. Observed 15 small flying insects landing on surface of outdoor bar area which is attached to side of main building away from kitchen entrance. Observed uncountable amount of small flying insects landing on dining tables at outside area on the beach. The dining area 20 feet from main building is with in 5 feet of the beach and 10 ft of wood public park area on Venice beach. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in fish cutting cooler does not have hot water. Operator stated it was damaged during hurricane and they are not doing fish cutting in cooler till handwashing sink is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 1
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in storage area. Repeat 4-10-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:58 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.