CROWS NEST MARINA & RESTAURANT
1968 TARPON CENTER DR · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High 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 down stairs bar dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer.
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling raw fish then change gloves without washing hands. Instructed operator and employee to on proper procedures for handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching hair and face. Instructed operator and employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on prep tab next to food. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open at downstairs kitchen are soiled. Soda nozzle nat down stairs bar has mold-like substance. Observed operator remove and clean both items. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup use as scoop in spice mix. Observed operator remove cup. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over 3 compartment sink covered dust.
01C-06-5Basic – Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed tag not keep with oysters at cooks line. Repeat 12-14-23 **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bus tubs of clean dishes stored on floor under clean dish rack. Repeat 12-14-23 **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and plastic containers at 3 compartment sink stored not inverted below dusty ceiling vent.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter at prep table across from dishwasher machine.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed prep cook wearing watch and bracelet while preparing food.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting at clean dish rack.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pan of fish on floor in upstairs Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move fish for proper storage. Repeat 12-14-23 **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food at prep table across from dishwasher machine.
24-18-4Basic – Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at clean dish rack.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple working containers of spices and food in prep kitchen and cooks line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 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.