HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS VENICE
380 COMMERCIAL CT · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
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
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (53F – Cold Holding) in the upright 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3.5 hours. The operator discarded the butter packets. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (53F – Cold Holding) in the upright 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3.5 hours. The operator discarded the butter packets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 1
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic utensils stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:02 AM.
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.