FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE
810 E VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment on chemical rack by dishwasher area.
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed butte cups at wait station in kitchen not time marked. Operator stated they were removed from cooler 2 hours prior. Operator time marked butter correctly
Intermediate 5
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 scrapple in reach-in-freezer that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Leyla Montrone owner / manager has been employed for more then 30 days and does not have management certification.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed small cutting board at end of cooks line soiled.
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food at cooks line.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 9
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board at end o cooks line worn will cuts.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees beverage container on end of cooks line.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles by wait station in kitchen and by back door.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on shelf next to equipment and syrup. Observed operator move zapper.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
24-11-4Basic – Plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination at cooks line. Observed operator invert dishes.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed biscuits at top of cooks line shelf not covered or protected. Observed employee cover container of biscuits. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oils in bottles at cooks line and containers of sugars on shelf by reach-in-freezer all not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:33 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.