VENUS RESTAURANT
2441 W BAY DR · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
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.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.