MADE IN ITALY
117 W VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area at rear prep room and bar area.
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed pesticide in back storage and liquor room. Repeat 12-18-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner on bottom shelf of table at cooks line next to clean equipment and bread crumbs. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 12-18-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
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.
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager on duty has expired certificate. Sandra Maribel Martinez Hernandez 7-20-18.
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/
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed eggplant parmigiana prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in main kitchen cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area in rear prep room across from walk-in-freezer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.