ORIGINAL WORD OF MOUTH VENICE
1740 E VENICE AVE #1 · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 2
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time plan not filled out completely.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle in dishwashing area with no label. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed stall in women's bathroom with no covered receptacle.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and headphones stored on prep table. Employees removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed spatula on cook line with melted handle.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign on hand sink near cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of dishwashing machine soiled.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:05 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.