VENETIAN GARDENS
1450 VENICE BLVD · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-49-4High 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**
08A-05-6High 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 2
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
12B-07-4Basic – 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**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:09 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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.