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CAFE VENICE

101 W VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3558819
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8992516
DBPR license6805744

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork loin and sausage over cold cuts in walk-in-cooler. Observed raw lobster tails over sauces and bread in reach-in-cooler at cooks line. Employees moved items for proper storage. Repeat 10-1-24. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink at dishwasher area not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by bucket of water and dirty utensils. Employee moved items out of handwashing sink. Repeat 10-1-24 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/

Basic 2

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.