Venice Gardens, Sarasota County

KENDO

1657 US HWY 41 BYP S, Venice Gardens, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
22
2 High Priority
May 18, 2023
City
Venice Gardens
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
3

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.

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 9Basic: 11Total: 22

41-05-4

Detail 22005632

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment under sink at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment under sink at bar. Time Extended

08A-05-6

Detail 22005631

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork, chicken and shrimp over pot of beef stock and bin of vegetable in Walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed raw beef, chicken and shrimp over cooked fried chicken pieces, cut vegetables, cooked noodles and pot of beef stock and bin of vegetable in Walk-in cooler Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22005643

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line and prep table soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed cutting boards at cooks line and prep table soiled. Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 22005644

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at dishwasher area blocked full of bucket lids. Observed employee remove lids Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed hand wash sinks sushi bar with plastic tubs and lid filling sink and hand wash sink at dishwasher area blocked full of utensils. Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 22005649

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu does not identify which items are covered by consumer advisory. Repeat 10-7-22 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed following still not in compliance. menu does not identify which items are covered by consumer advisory. Repeat 10-7-22 Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 22005640

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 22005635

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dishwasher area and bar area hand wash sinks. Observed employee replace paper towels at dishwasher area. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: No paper towels at dishwasher area hand wash sink. Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 22005645

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food for sushi rice. Repeat 10-7-22 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food for sushi rice. Repeat 10-7-22. Time Extended

02C-04-5

Detail 22005636

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed meats and fish prepared onsite stored in Walk-in freezer not date marked properly. Repeat 10-7-22 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed following still not in compliance.Meats and fish prepared onsite stored in Walk-in freezer not date marked properly. Repeat 10-7-22 Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22005639

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: 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. Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 22005647

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen at cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen at cooks line and sushi bar. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22005630

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice in kitchen. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22005648

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable cutting boards at cooks line and prep tables worn and no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable cutting boards at cooks line and prep tables worn and no longer cleanable. Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22005638

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cooks line and sushi bar. Repeat 10-7-22 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cooks line and sushi bar. Time Extended

29-09-4

Detail 22005641

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at hand wash sink at bar missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at hand wash sink at bar missing. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22005637

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled with accumulation of debris in Walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Floor soiled with accumulation of debris in Walk-in cooler. Time Extended

10-17-4

Detail 22005629

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment at cooks line. Observed employee remove knife. Repeat 10-7-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed knife between equipment at cooks line. Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 22005628

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22005646

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat 10-7-2 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Open dumpster lid. Repeat 10-7-2 Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 22005627

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items at cooks line and sushi bar not inverted or protected. Observed employee invert items. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed single service items at cooks line and sushi bar not inverted or protected. Observed employee invert items. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22005634

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22005633

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

45-02-4

Detail 22005642
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in private hibachi room in red zone of gauge. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in private hibachi room in red zone of gauge. Time Extended

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 10Basic: 12Total: 26

41-07-4

Detail 21856360

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed the following items above food bottle of ibuprofen on cooks line and crazy glue on shelf at sushi bar. Observed employee remove both items. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-05-4

Detail 21856357

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment under sink at bar. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21856364

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork, chicken and shrimp over pot of beef stock and bin of vegetable in Walk-in cooler. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21856358

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice not time marked, employee stated was made 3 hours and marked time appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21856351

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line and prep table soiled. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21856346

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at dishwasher area blocked full of bucket lids. Observed employee remove lids Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21856354

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu does not identify which items are covered by consumer advisory. Repeat 10-7-22 Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21856365

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21856371

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dishwasher area and bar area hand wash sinks. Observed employee replace paper towels at dishwasher area. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21856369

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at dishwasher area and bar area hand wash sinks. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21856348

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food for sushi rice. Repeat 10-7-22 Repeat Violation Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 21856353

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed meats and fish prepared onsite stored in Walk-in freezer not date marked properly. Repeat 10-7-22 Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21856349

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

41-17-4

Detail 21856370

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen at cooks line. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21856352

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice in kitchen. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21856356

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable cutting boards at cooks line and prep tables worn and no longer cleanable. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21856359

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cooks line and sushi bar. Repeat 10-7-22 Repeat Violation Warning

29-09-4

Detail 21856366

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at hand wash sink at bar missing. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21856368

Basic - Floor soiled with accumulation of debris in Walk-in cooler. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21856362

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment at cooks line. Observed employee remove knife. Repeat 10-7-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21856363

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 78F at cooks line Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21856347

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21856350

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat 10-7-2 Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21856361

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items at cooks line and sushi bar not inverted or protected. Observed employee invert items. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21856355

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21856367

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

45-02-4

Detail 21856372

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in private hibachi room in red zone of gauge.

Oct 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

02B-01-5

Detail 21441605

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Employees marked menus during inspection for raw fish or undercooked menu items

03F-10-5

Detail 21441601

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice

02C-04-5

Detail 21441606

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meats out of manufacturing package re wrapped in plastic need time tracking

13-03-4

Detail 21441604

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All cooks

10-17-4

Detail 21441603

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21441602

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

42-01-4

Detail 21441607

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.