Venice, Sarasota County

THE SODA FOUNTAIN

349 W VENICE AVE, Venice, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
20
3 High Priority
Apr 20, 2026
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 20, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 11Total: 20

41-24-4

Detail 24523906

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area at front counter area.

03F-02-5

Detail 24523899

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 pizza at kitchen counter not properly date marked time marked. Employee started it had been prepared 45 min prior and then properly marked time for then. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24523891

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on counter over spices and single service items. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-05-4

Detail 24523892

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

53A-03-7

Detail 24523903

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed one Certified Food Manager Ferdinand Marino expired 6-12-25 Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24523902

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in kitchen and front counter. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24523909

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed portions of lasagna in reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 24523895

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jacqueline Garcia expire 9-30-25 Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26

41-17-4

Detail 24523907

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24523904

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24523908

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24523901

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen cooks area. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 24523890

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 24523894

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24523898

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door hand on reach-in cooler held with duct tape. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24523905

Basic - Floor soiled under kitchen equipment.

36-17-5

Detail 24523897

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen and storage room. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 24523893

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24523900

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26 Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24523896

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of oil not properly date marked labeled.

Jan 29, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 24336592

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 10 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Operator ran dishwasher machine multiple time and was able to prime sys and get sanitizer to 50 ppm sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

10-05-5

Detail 24336590

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit at front ice cream counter, water dirty and at 128F. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24336594

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on front counter above single serve items.

53A-03-7

Detail 24336587

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed expire management certification Ferdinand Marino expired 6-12-25

22-02-4

Detail 24336598

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at front counter and kitchen cooks line soiled.

02C-02-5

Detail 24336589

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna and chicken not date marked. Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 12-16-24 Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 24336591

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jacqueline Garcia expire training 7-15-24

41-17-4

Detail 24336597

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

36-32-5

Detail 24336588

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen areas.

14-09-4

Detail 24336595

Basic - Cutting boards at front counter and cooks line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

13-04-4

Detail 24336596

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 24336599

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle on reach-in cooler in kitchen is broken and held together with tape.

36-17-5

Detail 24336593

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen area.

14-69-4

Detail 24336586

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 23424386

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 sliced cheese and roast beef in reach-in-cooler opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

Detail 23424387

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken salad in reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.

02D-01-5

Detail 23424385

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles and spray bottle of sauces and oil not labeled. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-42-4

Detail 23001563

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Operator adjusted hose in sanitizer bucket and retested machine at 100 parts per million for chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Operator adjusted hose in sanitizer bucket and retested machine at 100 parts per million for chlorine sanitizer. Admin Complaint

03F-10-5

Detail 23001565

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. Email operator time control sheet. Repeat 9-21-23 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 23001566

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in pan of standing water in hand wash sink at 75F. Observed employee remove pan, dump out water and wash scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Observed ice cream scoops in pan of standing water in hand wash sink at 75F. Observed employee remove pan, dump out water and wash scoops. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23001564

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of ice cream freezer has buildup of spilled ice cream. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of ice cream freezer has buildup of spilled ice cream. Time Extended

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

22-42-4

Detail 22981157

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Operator adjusted hose in sanitizer bucket and retested machine at 100 parts per million for chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-28-4

Detail 22981152

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wipe hand on soiled apron then handle toast and lettuce and sliced tomatoes for a sandwich. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22981158

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 pizza not time marked. Employee stated pizza was make 30 min prior and the. Marked time correctly. Repeat 9-21-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 22981151

Intermediate - Handwash sink at front counter hand pan of water and ice cream scoops in making hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

03F-10-5

Detail 22981155

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Email operator time control sheet. Repeat 9-21-23 Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22981156

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in pan of standing water in hand wash sink at 75F. Observed employee remove pan, dump out water and wash scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22981153

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of ice cream freezer has buildup of spilled ice cream. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22981154

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working spray bottle of olive oil not labeled. Operator labeled bottle correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 7

03F-02-5

Detail 22305272

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 pizza at counter next to pizza oven not time marked. Employee stated pizza was made 1 hour prior and then marked time correctly. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 22305274

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Corrective Action Taken

11-05-4

Detail 22305276

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Spoke with person in charge about reporting food borne illnesses. Emailed operator Food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 22305275

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator was unable to provide Time as a Control sheet at time of inspection.

53B-13-5

Detail 22305277

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.

41-17-4

Detail 22305271

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray at dishwasher area.

12B-07-4

Detail 22305273

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf above cooks line.

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 22130290

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 small flying insects in soda room by front counter landing on glassware. 10 small flying insects at hand wash sink at front counter. 8 small flying insects on soda gun at front counter. 15 small flying insects on peanut butter cup topping at front ice cream counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Observed 1 small flying insect in dry front of house dry storage area.

22-02-4

Detail 22130289

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer at back prep table with heavy buildup of food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Observed slicer is still in need of cleaning. Time Extended

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 22126224

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 small flying insects in soda room by front counter landing on glassware. 10 small flying insects at hand wash sink at front counter. 8 small flying insects on soda gun at front counter. 15 small flying insects on peanut butter cup topping at front ice cream counter.

01B-13-4

Detail 22126220

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small flying insects landing on 1/6pans of cookie bites, brownie bites, Reese bites at front counter. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22126222

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer at back prep table with heavy buildup of food debris.

16-37-1

Detail 22126214

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. Repeat 12-7-22 Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22126215

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Front counter by cash register.

41-17-4

Detail 22126216

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles on front counter.

50-09-4

Detail 22126217

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35A-03-4

Detail 22126221

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor along side of 2 door refrigerator.

12B-07-4

Detail 22126223

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above cooks line. Repeat 12-7-22 Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22126219

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 22126218

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area behind soda nozzles of soda machine soiled.

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 21616539

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

16-37-1

Detail 21616538

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21616537

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna made onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed employee correctly date mark items Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21616534

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine next to dishwasher with mold-like substance on interior. Repeat 9-2-22. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21616536

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on prep counter at cooks line.

22-08-4

Detail 21616533

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cooks line. Observed operator clean microwave. Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 21616535

Basic - Old food stuck to clean plastic containers at clean dish rack.

Sep 3, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21329761

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen soiled. Observed slicer with buildup of food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-03: Observed cutting boards are still soiled Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 21329759

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with holes and in disrepair in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-03: Observed some damage ceiling tiles repaired. Others still in need of repair Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21329762

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen heavily worn and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-03: Observed cutting still worn and no longer cleanable. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21329760

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on on tall reach-in cooler in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-03: Observed gasket still torn Time Extended

Sep 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 21329650

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 part per million chlorine sanitizer. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21329646

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 11 dropping under pizza oven, 20 along wall and Tall reach-in cooler, and in dry storage area 7 in back corner, 3 in middle of room under shelf, 8 in front of room by cardboard box. Warning

35A-18-4

Detail 21329653

High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks on wall by microwave in kitchen and behind tall reach-in cooler by ceiling in kitchen. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21329645

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen soiled. Observed slicer with buildup of food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21329647

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle at wait staff station. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21329641

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

36-32-5

Detail 21329651

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with holes and in disrepair in kitchen area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21329648

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed missing ceiling tiles with water stain and mold-like substance above dishwasher area. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21329642

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen heavily worn and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21329654

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on on tall reach-in cooler in kitchen. Warning

14-10-4

Detail 21329643

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cracked plastic containers in reach-in cooler by kitchen door and on shelves above chest freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21329644

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of soil and grease throughout kitchen floor around and under equipment. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 21329649

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21329652

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil removed from original container in spray bottle not labeled. Warning

Jun 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21118115

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen soiled.

41-17-4

Detail 21118121

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray at wait station. Observed employee label spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21118119

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fans and vents in kitchen ceiling with heavy dust buildup.

14-09-4

Detail 21118114

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-10-4

Detail 21118117

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cracked and chipped plastic containers. On shelves above chest freezer in kitchen.

36-68-5

Detail 21118116

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

23-03-4

Detail 21118118

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves above chest freezers in kitchen heavily soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 21118120

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers, on shelves above chest freezer in kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 21118113

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to pizza oven with heavy dust and grease buildup.