BELKIS CUBAN DELI
610 S TAMIAMI TRL, Venice FL 34285 · 941-416-8950
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by kart. The owner moved kart from blocking handwashing sink.
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. The owner filled out health reporting form during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The owner removed wiping cloth from under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing handles soiled with dirt rust like substance.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter blocked by small chest freezer.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food while wearing bracelets. Repeat 7-18-24. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Email operator big 6 food borne illness poster.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator preparing food while wearing rings and bracelets. Repeat 11-3-23
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 11-3-23
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of spay cleaner on shelf above chest freezer. Observed operator move cans to basket under 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart in front of hand wash sink at back kitchen. Observed operator move cart. Repeat 7-19-23
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator removed bracelets and rings. Repeat 7-19-23
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door from kitchen sealed shut with screws and metal brackets.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door from kitchen area blocked by table.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sandwiches and shredded cooked beef.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart in front of hand wash sink at back kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.