ASARO'S OF VENICE
2454 LAUREL RD E · NORTH VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34275
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-22-4High Priority – Medicine not labeled properly. Observed a bottle of advil medication above prep table on cool line. The manager removed the bottle of advil. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated shrimp over ready to eat lobster in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the lobster on top shelf above the raw marinated shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in prep sink on cook line. Manager educated cook to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in bar.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager the Time As Public Health DBPR form 5022-090 for Pizza Slices. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Basic 6
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bin door off hinges.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit in prep station near dishwashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:30 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.