LE PETIT JARDIN CAFÉ
1500 E VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
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 4
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken salad stored inside the reach in cooler without date mark. As per the operator, chicken salad was prepared on Monday.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed coleslaw (45F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F – Cold Holding); roast beef (45F – Cold Holding); milk (51F – Cold Holding); quiche (45F – Cold Holding. Operator discarded all the food out of temperature during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (45F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F – Cold Holding); roast beef (45F – Cold Holding); milk (51F – Cold Holding); quiche (45F – Cold Holding. Operator discarded all the food out of temperature during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a windex spray bottle next to the coffee machine.
Intermediate 5
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. Observed no vomit/diarrhea clean-up plan/poster posted. Operator was provided electronically with poster.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing coffee pot at the hand wash sink by the coffee station.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit available at time of inspection. Operator stated will order new chemical test kit.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Alexandra and Oliver with no proof of required food handlers training. Operator was provided with guidance during inspection on obtaining the required food handlers training.
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. Observed Alexandra, Oliver and Debra with no employee reporting agreement. Operator was provided electronically with the form to be filled out by every employee.
Basic 1
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted. Operator was provided electronically with the choking poster to post.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.