Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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2053 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3423894
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8654521
DBPR license6805736

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#1High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a missing back flow preventer at the mop sink by the three compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#2Intermediate27-19-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low pressure in the mens room. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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/ observed no certified manager on duty with four employees working . Certified food manager arrived before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some food safety handling cards are copies. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.