RED GROUPER TAVERN
345 COMMERCIAL CT · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
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 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cut onions in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed clarified butter (76F – Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the butter half been held overnight. The operator discarded the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (50F – Cold Holding) stored on top of ice at the server expo station. The operator stored the sour cream in a reach in cooler. Observed clarified butter (76F – Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the butter half been held overnight. The operator discarded the butter. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand cart blocking access to the handwashing sink in the prep area. The operator moved the hand cart. **Corrected On-Site**
16-06-4Intermediate – No cleaning agent provided in the dishmachine. The operator set up the three compartment sink for ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the blade of the can opener.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator posted a consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing bleach solution not labeled on the cook line. The operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed snapper not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the snapper. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored the tilt skillet door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the handwashing sink on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the dishmachine and in the prep area. The operator placed trash cans near the hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:28 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.