South Gate Ridge, Sarasota County

VILLA VENEZUELA

5769 BENEVA RD, South Gate Ridge, FL 34233

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
3 High Priority
Sep 19, 2023
City
South Gate Ridge
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 22296057

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Observed shell eggs stored over ready to eat Empinada and cooked meats. Employee corrected by relocating eggs to bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22296053

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken at 104F, and beef at 100F in warmer for approximately 1 3/4 hours. Employee corrected by heating to 167F. Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 22296061

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Observed triple sink at200 ppm, employee corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22296052

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.Printed for operation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22296060

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Printed one for employee who signed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22296056

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at Hand wash sink in kitchen area.

36-37-5

Detail 22296051

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22296058

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed broken gasket on left door in Reachin Cooler on cook line. Observed Dishwashing Machine out of order.

36-17-5

Detail 22296054

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3" gap between tile floors in preparation area and dry storage.

36-11-4

Detail 22296059

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Observed unfinished floor in Walkin Cooler .As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 22296055

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 21852089

High 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 chlorine sanitizer at Dishwashing Machine 0 ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed Dishwashing Machine at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator stated they do not use machine, but machine was set up and operating. Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 21852083

Intermediate - - 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. Emailed operator vomit cleaning plan. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator plan. Time Extended

53A-02-7

Detail 21852088

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed no manager certification. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21852085

Intermediate - - 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. Observed no training certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed no employee training certificates. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 21852086

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employee agreement, emailed plan in English and Spanish. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed agreement. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21852084

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in kitchen and preparation areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21852090

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed Walkin Cooler floor not smooth and unfinished. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 21852087

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Time Extended

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 21681579

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 chlorine sanitizer at Dishwashing Machine 0 ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

50-17-2

Detail 21681582

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed expired license 12/1/22. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21681581

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. Emailed operator vomit cleaning plan. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21681574

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed fan placed in front of Hand wash sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 21681578

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket and towels in Hand wash sink. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

53A-02-7

Detail 21681584

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21681576

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. Observed no training certificates. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21681577

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employee agreement, emailed plan in English and Spanish. Corrective Action Taken

36-37-5

Detail 21681575

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in kitchen and preparation areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

36-11-4

Detail 21681580

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed Walkin Cooler floor not smooth and unfinished. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21681583

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 18, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-49-4

Detail 21284124

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm on Dishwashing Machine . Operator to call for service and sanitize all equipment with triple sink until repaired. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21284122

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kit and preparation area not smooth and easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21284127

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed Walkin Cooler floor not finished. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 21284128

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plugs missing on recycling and garbage dumpsters shared with plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21284126

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Walkin Cooler door gasket with soil. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 21284123

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open on shared dumpster with plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 21284125

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door with self closing mechanism not properly attached. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Time Extended

Aug 2, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

22-49-4

Detail 21240241

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm on Dishwashing Machine . Operator to call for service and sanitize all equipment with triple sink until repaired. Corrective Action Taken

53A-02-7

Detail 21240237

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no certified food manager, operator to take test very soon. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21240234

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Emailed operator consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21240239

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kit and preparation area not smooth and easily cleanable.

36-11-4

Detail 21240236

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed Walkin Cooler floor not finished.

33-11-4

Detail 21240235

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plugs missing on recycling and garbage dumpsters shared with plaza.

23-03-4

Detail 21240233

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Walkin Cooler door gasket with soil.

33-16-4

Detail 21240238

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open on shared dumpster with plaza.

35B-03-4

Detail 21240240

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door with self closing mechanism not properly attached.