VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN AND WINE BAR
6814 GULF OF MEXICO DR · LONGBOAT KEY · Manatee County · FL 34228
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw venison stored over raw fish in the left side make table cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the venison. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor of the back dry storage/chemical mop sink area located approximately 10ft from the cooking/food prep area. Operator has called Orkin and has begun to clean the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the back cook line hand wash sink with an electrical appliance inside. Operator removed the appliance. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Observed only one signed agreement. Emailed operator a copy to print out and have their employees sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 6
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observer debris build up on the inner door of the warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple opened employee drinks on the back prep table. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris build up under the cook line. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the pad around the dumpster. **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed two doors leading outside from the kitchen that are not self closing. **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan cover. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:17 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.