UPPER CRUST CAFE AND BAKERY
213 W VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs above cooked bacon, and smoked salmon above ready to eat uncovered fruit in cookline make table. Operator correctly stored the product to meet standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced roast beef, ham, and cheeses opened over 24 hours according to employee not date marked after opening. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cup and spoon on the handwashing sink at the front counter.
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cleaned chicken breast in ziploc bags in upstairs reach in freezer not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with the ice at the front counter.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in stainless steel stand up freezer across from the cook line with soiled gaskets.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves in the glass door reach in cooler next to the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cookie dough balls in upstairs black freezer not covered.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed paint on the floor of the kitchen has worn off. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed backsplash behind the grille on the cookline soiled with heavy grease.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:27 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 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.