T J CARNEY'S
231 W VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 342852002
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked corned beef in walk-in cooler. Repeat from last inspection 11-7-25 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings in storage closet at back hall. Droppings were on floor with 10 being on shelves and on top of sealed cases of single service soufflé cups. **Warning**
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks along back wall and ceiling of storage closet at back hall of restaurant. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can WD-40 on shelf at cooks line above food prep area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Observed spray bottle of Febreze air freshener on shelf under microwave next to bread and clean equipment. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Reviewed reporting responsibilities with operator. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at wait staff area in kitchen walk by electrical cords and drain hose.. **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 cooked ribs and corned beef in walk-in cooler and cooks line 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 10
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed rodent rub vent and ceiling at cooks line by grill area with grease buildup. Repeat from last inspection 11-7-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting boards at cooks line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave in prep kitchen area is worn and has peeling paint on inside of microwave. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen area soiled and have accumulated debris in corner area and under and behind equipment. Repeat from last inspection 11-7-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 78F on cooks line. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters at wait staff area of kitchen not inverted or protected. Observed cases of single serve soufflé cup stored on floor on back storage closet and outside storage room. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe shelves in beer cooler with mold-like substance growth on them. Observe production walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at end of cooks line by grill area heavily soiled with grease and food debris. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:07 AM.
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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.