CROWS NEST MARINA & RESTAURANT
1968 TARPON CENTER DR · 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 2
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 shrimp and raw snapper in reach-in cooler under cook line. The cook moved the raw chicken under the raw shrimp and raw snapper. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen on stairwell. The chef sanitized and cleaned area where live roach was observed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
02A-01-5Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed the chef the Oyster Consumer Advisory. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. The manager removed ice scooper from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The manager removed the scooper from flour container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:24 PM.
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.