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
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol on shelf in kitchen on coffee area shelf. Operator moved Tylenol to first aide box. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense Parmesan cheese in salad area. Operator removed solo cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 floor tiles missing at kitchen exit door.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor across from floor mixer. Operator moved oil off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole 12" x 6" in wall next to soda dispenser in server area.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in crack between equipment. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door from kitchen without a self closer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 5:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 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.