May 14, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
4115 TAMIAMI TRAIL SOUTH, VENICE, FL 34293
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Drain plug is still missing. Operator has contacted waste removal company requesting plug. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry. Warning
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed plastic glove used to wrap cheese block in walk-in cooler. Warning
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of pesticide on shelf at back storage area. Warning
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed utensil the following items at cooks line make: shredded cheese 63F, cream sauce 50F, dice tomatoes 56F, sautéed onions 51F, sautéed peppers 57F, dice ham 60F, cooked sausage 65F, cheese 64F, shell eggs 49F. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil the following items at cooks line make: shredded cheese 63F, cream sauce 50F, dice tomatoes 56F, sautéed onions 51F, sautéed peppers 57F, dice ham 60F, cooked sausage 65F, cheese 64F, shell eggs 49F. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site Warning
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 cut fruit cups at wait staff area not properly time marked. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Warning
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed imitation crab block of cheese in walk-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior, then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Warning
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pot of cooked beans in walk-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Warning
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed raw cases employee phone beverage on table with clean dish at dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Warning
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans at dishwasher area on shelf wet nesting. Warning
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pot of cooked beans in walk-in cooler not covered. Warning
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pans squeeze bottles at cooks line not properly labeled. Warning
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed side exit in dinning room end of counter lock.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as scoop in waffle batter. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dent can of tomato paste at can rack. Operator voluntarily remove item from use. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in-freeze.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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 shell eggs and hollandaise sauce at cooks line not time marked. Employee stated eggs were taken out 30 minutes prior and hollandaise sauce at 8 am. Employee then time marked items accordingly. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 8-4-23 Repeat Violation
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 8-4-23 Repeat Violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones, blue tooth speakers, and keys on shelf above prep counter. Repeat 8-4-23 Repeat Violation
Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed coffee cups at outdoor tables not inverted or covered and protected.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Open dumpster lid. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 large can of tuna and 1 large can beef stock dented. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of dented cans. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Saute Station Make table: scrambled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); pepper Jack cheese (62F - Cold Holding); sausage crumbles (64F - Cold Holding); dice ham (63F - Cold Holding); sautee onions (65F - Cold Holding) Operator stated all items had been placed in make table 3 hours prior. Observed operator remove all items from make table and place into Walk-in CoolerCorrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Warning
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone, keys and blue tooth speaker on shelf above prep table. Warning
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment at cooks line. Observed operator remove fly tape. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at coffee stations not covered or inverted. Observed employee invert filters. Corrected On-Site Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook handle raw shell eggs then handle cut tomatoes and avocado without washing hands. Instructed employee and operator on proper hand washing and hand of raw items and ready to eat items.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed crepe batter containing raw shell eggs above cooked sausage gravy in reach-in cooler across from Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move crepe batter to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at end of cooks line full of plastic containers.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment has no chlorine sanitizer test kit.
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food above consumer food in reach-in cooler across from Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move employee food to lower shelf away from consumers food. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cooks line.
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer buckets with 000 parts per million of sanitizer.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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 dish machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed employee prime sanitizer and retest at 50 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
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 no time marked on shell eggs at cooks counter. Observed employee state they were taken out of refrigerator 1 hour prior, employee marked time appropriately. Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk bag of sugar on floor by dry storage area. Observed employee move item to shelf. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese and spinach on cooks line. Observed employee move eggs to bottom of reach-in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack shell eggs and not wash and and change gloves before handling clean plates.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones, keys and personal bags stored on shelf above food prep on cooks line. Observed employees remove all items to employee break area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cooks wearing watches while preparing food. Observed employee remove watches. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Observed employee remove beverage containers from reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wipe cloth in use at cooks line.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over cut potatoes in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above prep table.
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up front counter.
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected on coffee machine. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in reach-in cooler beside cook line.