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CAFE VENICE

101 W VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3322423
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8341676
DBPR license6805744

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and pork over slice cold cuts and ham on speed rack in Walk-in cooler. Observed employees move all items for proper storage. Repeat 1-4-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning powder on shelf above clean dishes at dishwasher area. Observed employee move cleaning powder. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate11-05-4

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can in front of hand wash sink at end of cooks line.

Basic 3

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks at bar not adequately secured. Observed employee secure tank. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Repeat 1-4-23 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Ob employee beverages on slicer at end of cooks line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.