CAFE VENICE
101 W VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
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
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in make table cooler at cooks line at 53F. Employees stated they just cut the butter, employee removed but and place in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at dishwasher area blocked by bucket in sink.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed souffle cup used as scoop in chopped nuts at salad station. Employee removed souffle cup. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed basket of spoons under paper towel dispenser at wait station. Observed employee move spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employees removed knifes from between equipment **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee move tongs off oven doors. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4Basic – Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at dishwasher area. Employees moved utilities for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:32 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 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.