VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN AND WINE BAR
6814 GULF OF MEXICO DR · LONGBOAT KEY · Manatee County · FL 34228
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed veal cutlets in reach in cooler next to handwashing sink at the end of the cook line dated 4/19/25. Operator voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed veal cutlets in reach in cooler next to handwashing sink at the end of the cook line dated 4/19/25. Operator voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with build up of food debris. Operator started cleaning slicer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine in server area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense Parmesan. Operator removed solo cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in single door reach-in cooler next to handwashing sink at wash sink at end of the cook line. Operator placed ambient thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:25 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.