ITALIANO'S
4191 TAMIAMI TRL S · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator set up 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer at 100 parts per million for dish ware sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Instructed operator discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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 ham and cheese in reach-in cooler that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed provolone cheese, ham and ricotta cheese all that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: No proof of Food Handlers Training: at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. Repeat 5-4-23. Gave operator hard copy of Employee Health Agreement and observed current employees sign form. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed Employee Health Agreement forms have not been signed by permit holder. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and sausage prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 5-4-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed lasagna, cooked sausage, pasta, cooked beef in reach-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine chute at soda machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed mold-like substance on chute of ice machine. **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat 5-4-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
51-18-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: No copy of last inspection available at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.