VENICE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
250 VENICE GOLF CLUB DR · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over ready to eat sauces in the stand up cooler at the salad station. The operator properly stored the raw tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee place a dirty plate in the dish area then come back to the cook line and handle a clean mixing bowl without changing gloves. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tuna dip marked 9/21 that exceeds 7 days after preparation in the walk in cooler near the three compartment sink. The operator discarded the tuna dip. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (54F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (52F – Cold Holding) in the cold holding it on the front line. Observed the unit was unplugged. The operator stated the above items were within a safe temperature approximately 2 hours prior during temperatures checks. The operator moved the items to another cooler for proper cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5High Priority – Tuna dip marked 9/21 that exceeds 7 days after preparation in the walk in cooler near the three compartment sink. The operator discarded the tuna dip. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line blocked with a rolling cart. The operator removed the cart making the sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped into the handwashing sink behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Meatloaf prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. The operator stated the meatloaf has been held for 2 days. The operator date marked the meatloaf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above a reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating a french fry on the cook line.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a container of flour stored on the floor of the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the container. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the holder for the soda gun at the bar wait station soiled with a slime like substance. The operator removed the holder for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.