THE SODA FOUNTAIN
349 W VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area at front counter area.
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza at kitchen counter not properly date marked time marked. Employee started it had been prepared 45 min prior and then properly marked time for then. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on counter over spices and single service items. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed one Certified Food Manager Ferdinand Marino expired 6-12-25 Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in kitchen and front counter. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 **Repeat Violation**
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 portions of lasagna in reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 **Repeat Violation**
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. Jacqueline Garcia expire 9-30-25 Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen cooks area. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed door hand on reach-in cooler held with duct tape. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled under kitchen equipment.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen and storage room. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of oil not properly date marked labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:27 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 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.