KENDO
1657 US HWY 41 BYP S · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed open can of hoisin sauce and open can of baby corn in walk-in-cooler with mold-like-substance. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and shrimp in walk-in-cooler over sauces and sprouts. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in-cooler over green onions, open can of hoisin sauce and open can of baby corn. Repeat 2-21-24 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw scallops and shrimp in reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at bar soiled. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement in multiple languages.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cut fish, chicken, meat and shrimp in walk-in-freezer prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
Basic 19
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks at back of kitchen not adequately secured.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counters.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employees drinking beverages in food preparation areas.
36-17-5Basic – Floor in walk-in-cooler is in disrepair.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in-cooler.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed boxes of soda in a bag stored in employee restroom.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce, buckets of ginger and jugs of oil stored on floor in kitchen and pot of stock on floor in walk-in-cooler.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoops use to serve cooked rice stored in standing 85F water. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler and walk-in-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service paper goods stored in employee restroom.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed bucket of sprout and sauces placed below soiled rusted shelves in walk-in-cooler not covered. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves have heavy rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:00 PM.
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.