CASSARIANO ITALIAN EATERY
311 W VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored on back prep table.
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed case of Raid pesticide cans in employee bathroom and more cans in dry storage area bet kitchen and back dining room. Repeat 8-21-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb burgers over sauces and cheese in reach-in cooler. Observed operator move raw lamb to lower shelf for proper storage. Repeat 8-21-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on shelf by kitchen entrance over clean plates and silverware, observed can of wd-40 on shelf by back prep table over cans of food and clean equipment. Observed operator remove chemicals for proper storage.Repeat 8-21-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at wait staff station by kitchen. Repeat 8-21-23 **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean equipment and bottles of oils and spices stored next to hand wash sink under soap and paper towel dispensers. Observed operator move all items from under soap and towel dispensers. Repeat 8-21-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employees bottle of water at prep table on top of cutting boards and gator aid bottle on prep table.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on wall above prep table and shelf of clean pots.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers and bottles of oils, wines, spices, and flour at cooks line and prep line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:30 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.