ITALIANO'S
4191 TAMIAMI TRL S · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High 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 machine at 000ppm chlorine sanitizer. Instructed operator to use 3 compartment sink for sanitation of dishwasher ware and equipment. Repeat 12-20-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 pizzas on front counter for sale by the slice time marked 11am, all still out at 4:20pm. Observed operator disposed of all 4 pizza. Observed the following at pizza station make table cooler. pizza station:sausage (55F – Cold Holding); slice meatballs (55F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F – Cold Holding); dice ham (56F – Cold Holding); goat cheese (57F – Cold Holding). Operator disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following at pizza station make table cooler. pizza station:sausage (55F – Cold Holding); slice meatballs (55F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F – Cold Holding); dice ham (56F – Cold Holding); goat cheese (57F – Cold Holding). Operator disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-01-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed 4 pizzas on front counter for sale by the slice time marked 11am, all still out at 4:20pm. Observed operator disposed of all 4 pizza. **Warning**
Intermediate 9
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in back kitchen with trash bags and glasses in sink. Observed handwashing sink at bar area with sanitation bucket and spray bottles in sink. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 12-20-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ **Warning**
53A-11-4Intermediate – No person in charge present during hours of operation. **Warning**
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**
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. **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
Basic 12
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks outside back door and at bar area not adequately secured. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat 12-20-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee at pizza station with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food preparation area. Repeat 12-20-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-12-4Basic – Floors in kitchen not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic containers at dish rack in back of kitchen cracked and broken. **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed portable steam well next to soiled dish side of 3 compartment sink and bucket of sanitizer and soiled silverware in water. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at pizza station. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat 12-20-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on counter next to food preparation. **Warning**
08B-62-4Basic – Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine is outside back door of restaurant and unprotected and unsecured. Plans approved by Plan review department for remold show ice machine located in back room of new dining room and bar area. Operator did not follow plans and ice machine needs to be relocated or approved by plan review for outdoor location. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:57 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.