THE SODA FOUNTAIN
349 W VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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 dish machine at 000 part per million chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 11 dropping under pizza oven, 20 along wall and Tall reach-in cooler, and in dry storage area 7 in back corner, 3 in middle of room under shelf, 8 in front of room by cardboard box. **Warning**
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks on wall by microwave in kitchen and behind tall reach-in cooler by ceiling in kitchen. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen soiled. Observed slicer with buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle at wait staff station. **Warning**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine by wall in kitchen with mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with holes and in disrepair in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed missing ceiling tiles with water stain and mold-like substance above dishwasher area. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen heavily worn and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on on tall reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cracked plastic containers in reach-in cooler by kitchen door and on shelves above chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of soil and grease throughout kitchen floor around and under equipment. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil removed from original container in spray bottle not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:03 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 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.