KENDO
1657 US HWY 41 BYP S · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 56F employee stated it happened, prepared more than 24 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. Repeat 9-7-24 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 51F per employee rice was prepared more than 12 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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 dishwasher at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed dishwasher pouring sanitizer at 000 ppm **Time Extended**
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches at the following areas. 2 live roaches at table 8 1 live roach at table 7 2 live roaches at table 9 3 live roaches under hand wash sink in dining room 2 live roaches by ice machine and clean glasses 10 live roaches on counter and shelves at sushi bar 5 live roaches under cooks line 8 live roaches in dry storage **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed live roaches in he following areas: 1 in storage hallway 1 in employee restroom 2 at back shelf area of sushi bar 1 under cooks line **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings and egg cases present in cabinets at sushi bar, hibachi tables, cabinets in dining room. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed Roach excrement and droppings present in cabinets at sushi bar **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 56F employee stated it happened, prepared more than 24 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. Repeat 9-7-24 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 51F per employee rice was prepared more than 12 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards cookline soiled. Repeat.9-7-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed cutting board at cooks line still soiled **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: 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. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 9-7-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed the items from prior days inspection still not date marked noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended**
Basic 6
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. observed cutting boards at cooks line heavily worn. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed cutting boards or still worn and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches at the following areas 2 dead roaches at table 5 1 dead roach at table 6 1 dead roach at table 7 1 dead roach at table10 4 dead roaches by kitchen door 2 dead roaches on counter by ice machine and clean glasses 18 dead roaches under dishwasher area 10 dead roaches on floor at sushi bar 14 dead roaches on shelves and counter at sushi bar 3 dead roaches under cooks line 6 dead roaches in dry storage 7 dead roaches in employee restroom 3 dead roaches under sink at bar and 1 on top of keg **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed dead roaches at the following areas. 2 in dry storage room 1 under sushi bar 1 next to rice bins on floor **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor at cooks line and storage hall. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed jugs oil on floor in Walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar hand wash sink. Repeat.9-7-23 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: No hand wash sign at bar sink **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed containers of sauces and walk-in cooler not covered. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Stored food not covered. Observed containers of raw cut chicken and cooked chicken walk-in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-7-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:39 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 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.