CASSARIANO ITALIAN EATERY
311 W VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dent can of ketchup at storage rack in back of kitchen. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of can.
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at bottom of can rack in back of kitchen. Repeat 1-11-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak over cooked onions in Walk-in cooler. Observed raw open repacked shrimp in Walk-in freezer an reach-in-freezer over bread and vegetables. Rep 1-11-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh chopped garlic in oil at 62F on cooks line. Operator stated it had been out for 2 hours and returned it to reach-in cooler. Recheck temperature 40 minutes later 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on shelf above and next to clean silverware by kitchen door entrance. Observed operator move bottle for proper storage. Repeat 1-11-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Observed operator print and post sign. **Corrected On-Site**
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 assorted cheeses in Walk-in cooler that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 1-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 and observed operator print and post signs. Repeat 1-11-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operater Employee Health Agreement and observed operator print copies and had current staff sig forms. Repeat 1-11-23 **Corrected On-Site** **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 ground beef, sauces, cut steaks and rice balls in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 1-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar and wait staff station. Observed operator label bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine bin at back of kitchen.
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash at cooks line. Observed operator move utensils and cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in Walk-in freezer. Repeat 1-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 74F standing water on cooks line. Observed operator remove and wash utensils and place in dry container. Repeat 1-11-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:57 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.