KENDO
1657 US HWY 41 BYP S · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed live roaches at the following locations: 1 in dry storage area, 2 on shelf with clean pots at dishwasher area, 1 on top of wait staff reach-in cooler, 5 under cooks line, 7 at sushi bar area, 1 under hibachi table. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed live roaches at the following areas: 1 in employee restroom, 1 in dry storage room, 3 under cooks line, 1 at hibachi area. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed still no proof of Food Handlers Training **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed cooked 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed cooked 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 3
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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed 30 dead roaches throughout establishment observed operator clean up roaches **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed dead roaches at the following areas: 6 in employee restroom, 4 in dry storage area, 2 at cooks line, 3 at sushi bar area. **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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed jugs oil on floor in Walk-in cooler **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observe jugs of oil on floor in Walk-in cooler **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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: 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 12:33 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.