ITALIANO'S
4191 TAMIAMI TRL S · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: 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 and 9-9-24 **Time Extended**
03F-01-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Observed 4 large pizzas not time marked on them and cook stated they were made in the afternoon before he came in to work. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: No proof of Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: 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. **Time Extended**
Basic 4
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks outside back door and at bar area not adequately secured. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Carbon dioxide tanks outside back door and at bar area not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
36-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors in kitchen not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Floors in kitchen not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at pizza station. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at pizza station. **Time Extended**
08B-62-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: 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. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:45 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.