CHICANOS
1185 US 41 BY PASS · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans on spray paint on shelf next to food by back door to kitchen.
Intermediate 5
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.
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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. Gave operator paper copy of Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by back hall entrance had pan in sink.
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 **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no hand bowl used as scoop in rice bin at cooks line. Repeat 5-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Re 5-11-23
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in wait station by soda machine.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer at end of cooks line with torn ga and cracked lid with insulation exposed. Repeat 5-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls at cooks line use to cook and serve hot food as per employee statement. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code. Repeat 5-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or water damage to wall by soda box disperse rack.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils and silver wear stored food contact surface up at prep table in front of cooks line. Repeat 5-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:38 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.