VENETIAN GARDENS
1450 VENICE BLVD · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (47F – Cold Holding); milk (44F – Cold Holding). The operator stated the items have been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above food items. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bolognese sauce (121F – Hot Holding) and butter (117F – Hot Holding) on the stove top on the cook line. The operator reheated the bolognese sauce (171F – Hot Holding) and butter (169F – Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen blocked by a trash can.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. The operator was emailed an employee health agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**
52-08-4Intermediate – When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Operator crab listed on the menu. The operator showed imitation crab was used instead. The operator reprinted the menu. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4Intermediate – Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed pears on display for self-service not wrapped or have a utensil provided.
Basic 6
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator displayed the current license. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic plate covers stacked without proper air drying.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for dry yeast in the dry storage area not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and frozen vegetables thawing at room temperature in the prep area. The operator moved the items to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:52 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.