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400 COMMERCIAL CT, Venice FL 34292 · 941-480-9698
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
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4 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets cold holding at 70F. The operator stated the butter had been out for approximately 3 hours. The operator stored the butter packets in the reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 29, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 Adam Miller through National Registry expired 10/28/2024. The operator stated the training had been renewed. The operator was unable to provide proof of valid training.
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 Adam Miller through National Registry expired 10/28/2024. The operator stated the training had been renewed. The operator was unable to provide proof of valid training.
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.
Single-service coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination in the kitchen. The operator properly the coffee filters.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter (63F - Cold Holding) on the buffet line and near the toasters. The operator stated the butter is put out at 6:30 and discarded at 9:30. Inspector emailed a time for public health control form.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper cup with no handle used as a scoop for granola in the kitchen. The operator removed the paper cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored on top of plastic wrap in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the purse.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the storage area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single-serve paper cups stored on the floor in the storage area.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle chemical spray bottles then handle English muffins without changing gloves. The operator discarded the English muffins.
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 commercially processed onions and sausage gravy opened for more than 24 hours with no date mark. The operator placed a dated mark on the above food items.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed raisins and granola stored uncovered underneath paper towels near the handwashing sink exposed to drip. The operator properly stored the above foods.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets cold holding at 70F. The operator stated the butter had been out for approximately 3 hours. The operator stored the butter packets in the reach in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in-use tongs stored on top of container lids for eggs and sausage. The operator removed the in-use tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area surrounding the nozzles for the juice dispenser soiled with black mold like substance.
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.