SUNCOAST CAFE
400 AIRPORT AVE E · 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 2
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed mushrooms and tomatoes in reach-in cooler in storage area. Operator moved eggs for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside to right of back door.
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed slice cheese and ham in reach-in cooler. Employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat from last inspection 5-20-26 **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 cooked beef, marinated chicken, gravy, and rice in reach-in coolers not date marked. Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 5-20-26 **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat from last inspection 5-20-26 **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat from last inspection 5-20-26 **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle torn gasket on reach-in cooler in storage area.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall by mop sink.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat from last inspection 5-20-26.
22-16-4Basic – Observed reach-in cooler at storage area by mop sink has. shelves that have accumulation of soil residues.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef defrosting in sink without running water. Repeat from last inspection 5-20-26 **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:14 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.