Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SNOOK HAVEN

5000 E VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3395018
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8512329
DBPR license6801636

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#8High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade sprayer used for apple cider vinegar.

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed egg wash stored over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler near the breading station. The operator properly stored the egg wash. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored near plastic containers of dry rub in the smoker kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the back of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior doors has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#4Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the ice machine stored in a soiled container.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use tongs stored on top of soiled lids at the steam table. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.