MADE IN ITALY
117 W VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items at Salad station reach-in cooler: fresh mozzarella large balls (55F – Cold Holding)2 lbs; fresh mozzarella small balls (55F – Cold Holding) 2lbs; blue cheese crumbles (57F – Cold Holding) 1/2 lb; cut tomatoes (57F – Cold Holding) 1/4 lb; feta (57F – Cold Holding) 2 lb; house made blue cheese dressing (61F – Cold Holding) 1qt. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Observed the following items at soup station by slicer in kitchen: Meatball in sauce 110F Hot holding, full 6" deep 1/3 pan. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at Salad station reach-in cooler: fresh mozzarella large balls (55F – Cold Holding)2 lbs; fresh mozzarella small balls (55F – Cold Holding) 2lbs; blue cheese crumbles (57F – Cold Holding) 1/2 lb; cut tomatoes (57F – Cold Holding) 1/4 lb; feta (57F – Cold Holding) 2 lb; house made blue cheese dressing (61F – Cold Holding) 1qt. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at soup station by slicer in kitchen: Meatball in sauce 110F Hot holding, full 6" deep 1/3 pan. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning solutions stored next to jugs of cooking oil in mop closet. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe the following hand sink block from convenient usage: Hand wash sink in kitchen next to three compartment sink and slicer block by pans in sink. Hand wash sink and back prep room blocked by hose and clean supplies and sink. Hand wash sink at bar walks by container of drink mix in hand wash sink. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. **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 lasagna, pasta and potatoes in reach-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. **Warning**
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed wall mounted AC unit in back prep room over prep table area with heavy buildup of mold, like substance and condensation. **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple chips and cracked plastic containers in kitchen and region coolers. **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed shrimp defrosting in left hand side of three compartment sink, while middle sink was full of soap and chemicals. Employee removed shrimp from sink area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil stored on floor in mop closet. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at bar area in front room next to espresso machine not inverted or protected. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of shrimp, defrosting in three compartment sink with no cold running water. Employee remove shrimp from sink and placed in reaching cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:45 PM.
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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.