BIG MIKE'S PIZZA INC
1939 TAMIAMI TRL S STE D, Venice FL 34293 · 941-303-5805
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Operator switch, sanitation bottle connected to machine and re-ran machine to test at 50 ppm clearing sanitizer.
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 fresh chopped garlic in oil at pizza station counter employee stated garlic, had been prepared less than two hours prior and properly marked time on garlic.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan in hand sink. Operator removed pan.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe sink used to defrost pan of squid under cold, running order. Operator removed pan from sink.
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ob chemical spay cans at bottom shelf of prep table next to food and equipment. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair b6 dishwasher machine and walk-in cooler. Repeat from last inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, and dust on side of pizza oven.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ricotta cheese tub on pizza station counter at 57F. Employee stated it was taken out of reach-in cooler 1 hour prior and returned it to reach-in cooler
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 fresh chopped garlic in oil at pizza station with out time marked for it. Employee stated it had been out since 1pm over 4 hours. Operator turned stove voluntarily disposed of garlic oil. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatball at cooks line stove held at 122F. Operator stated they had turn down the heat 30 m prior. Operator turned stove top back on and reheated to 167F before reducing heat for hot holding. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna 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. Repeat 1-15-25
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed raw cases plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in cheese at sauté station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils by salad station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment in kitchen area. Repeat 1-15-25
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in from of dishwasher machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw cases of ground beef in walk-in cooler on floor under shelves. Observed cases of soda on floor in takeout area.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dining room wait staff station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw cases pots of sauce in walk-in cooler not covered or protect from debris from shelf above.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe under dishwasher machine.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna, pasta,dice ham all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
Employee coffee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment in kitchen.
Hole and damage to wall by walk-in-cooler door.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the chute of ice machine. OBSErved operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 11-27-23
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 for sale by the slice at front counter not time marked. Observed operator time mark pizza correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and cutting boards by Walk-in cooler soiled. Repeat 8-2-23
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine chute.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat 8-2-23
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind cook line equipment.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 by the slice not time marked, employee stated pizza was cooked and put out 2 hours prior. Observed employee time mark pizza correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on clean pan rack soiled.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 2-16-23
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust and grease on exhaust hoods. Repeat 2-16-23
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator remove beverages.
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