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SHARKY'S ON THE PIER

1600 HARBOR DR S · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3646912
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13460032
DBPR license6802190

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Make Table at sautee station:; diced tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); sausage (46F – Cold Holding); pasta (48F – Cold Holding); garlic butter (46F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items had been placed in makes table 1.5 hour prior to and removed all items to walk-in cooler and closed lid on make table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate11-05-4

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink in fish cutting room not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by garbage can. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fans in beer coolers with heavy dust buildup. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce on floor in walk-in cooler under shelves. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.