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OBEE'S SOUP SALAD SUBS

1846 S TAMIAMI TRL #12 · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3478267
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8789264
DBPR license6804728

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#5High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed mop sink at back prep area full of chemical bottles and equipment. Observed signs of mop water being dumped out back door in parking lot. Employee confirmed they are dumping mop water out the back door and not down the mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items in prep area reach-in-cooler: 5 quarts soup (50F – Cold Holding); 5 lbs dice chicken (50F – Cold Holding); 6 lbs chicken salad (53F – Cold Holding) 5 lbs meatballs (50F – Cold Holding). Repeat 8-21-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in prep area reach-in-cooler: 5 quarts soup (50F – Cold Holding); 5 lbs dice chicken (50F – Cold Holding); 6 lbs chicken salad (53F – Cold Holding) 5 lbs meatballs (50F – Cold Holding). Observed the following in deli case: deli case:roast beef (45F – Cold Holding); ham (47F – Cold Holding); provolone (47F – Cold Holding). Items in prep area reach-in-cooler were voluntarily disposed of by operator. Items in deli case temperature was turned down and door was kept shut for 15 minutes and items in deli case were rechecked at ham 43F cold holding, provolone 43F cold holding, roast beef 42F cold holding. Repeat 8-21-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on prep table in back of kitchen with food and equipment. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink at front counter not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by plastic pan lids in sink. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area. Operator replaced soap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat 8-21-231and **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage room. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table at deli case. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in deli cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.