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
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at upstairs bar with mold-like substance. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed meatloaf made onsite not properly date marked after removing from walk-in freezer for thawing.
Basic 2
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pans stored on floor under clean dish rack. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee be on clean dish rack. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 1, 2026 11:12 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.