ORIGINAL WORD OF MOUTH VENICE
1740 E VENICE AVE #1 · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked quiche (47F – Cooling) in the walk in cooler in the storage area. The operator stated the quiche was cooked the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the quiche. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked quiche (47F – Cooling) in the walk in cooler in the storage area. The operator stated the quiche was cooked the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the quiche. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-12-4High Priority – Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed an employee cut through plastic wrap to portion quiche before reheating in the microwave. The employee discarded the quiche. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed a server bring soiled dishes to the dish area then handle clean plated food without washing hands. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (62F – Cold Holding) at room temperature on the cook line. An employee stated the cheese had been held for approximately 20 minutes. The employee placed the cheese inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 1
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 9/2023.
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a glass bowl used as a scoop for cut fruit on the cook line. The bowl was removed from the cut fruit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-14-4Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee bottled water stored with squeeze bottles of sauce in the upper portion of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The employee properly stored the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-09-4Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
24-08-4Basic – Plastic cups not properly air-dried – wet nesting near the soda machine.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed an in-use ladle handle wrapped with tape in the prep area. The operator discarded the ladle. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the chlorine sanitizer bucket at the server station at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to the bucket to a concentration of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:25 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.