COACH'S BAR AND GRILL VENICE
124 W VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
11-04-5High Priority – Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in cooler. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wd40 and other cleaning chemicals on tray on top of ice machine. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 11
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
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 open packages of cheese in reach-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior, then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink end of cooks line by dishwasher area or hand wash sink at bar. **Warning**
51-14-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink by prep table area by kitchen hall door. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta, cut vegetables and burger patties Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. **Warning**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at bar area. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed rel hood vents with heavily grease buildup. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed dishwasher machine torn gasket on tall reach-in cooler at end of cooks line. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:41 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.