VENUS RESTAURANT
2441 W BAY DR · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 rodent droppings on top of bag in the box in the kitchen area by the kitchen entrance door. 2 Rodent droppings on the two door deli cooler in the server area. 5 rodent droppings on the floor underneath the two door deli cooler in the server area. 40 rodent droppings on the floor in the server area underneath the two toasters. 2 rodent droppings on box of coffee in the dry storage area. All areas were cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 individual jelly packets chewed.
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in back prep area in spray bottle not labeled. Employee labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Four tanks in the kitchen not secured. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Raw wooden ceiling in rear of kitchen located above the walk-in freezer.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On the three door deli coolers in the kitchen.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in server area. Employee moved drink. Employee drink on shelf in dry storage area. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior in front kitchen area above the bag in box sodas shows accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods in the kitchen show accumulation of grease like substance and debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Ceiling in rear of establishment located over the walk-in freezer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:00 AM.
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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.