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1192 JACARANDA BLVD, Venice FL 34292 · 941-408-8899
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
DEC 23
AUG 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024005770 | Dec 13, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cholesterol plus medication above prep table. The manager removed the bottle of medication.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and chicken not date marked.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed child underage person in kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection 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 identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls held at time as public health control with no time mark. The operator placed a time mark on the above foods.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee food.
The rear exit not protected with a self-closing door device.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medicine stored on a shelf with spices in the storage area. The operator properly stored the medicine.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with raw pork. The operator properly stored the raw pork.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over chili oil in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken was cooked approximately 2 hours prior. The operator placed the chicken the walk in cooler.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked brown rice (59F - Cooling) in the glass door reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator stated the rice had been held overnight. The operator discarded the rice.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked brown rice (59F - Cooling) in the glass door reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator stated the rice had been held overnight. The operator discarded the rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the walk in cooler door handle soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Rear exit door door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.
Dec 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 can of ketchup in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the dented can.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over a container with peas and carrots in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the container with peas and carrots.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a ceiling vent above the walk in cooler soiled with an accumulation of dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a wooden stick used to keep the door of the reach in freezer closed. Observed torn door gaskets on the reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed plastic containers of sauces stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets on the reach in cooler. Observed soiled door gasket on the walk in cooler.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the medicine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bean sprouts in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored with single-use to go bags. The operator properly stored the employee keys.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a wooden stick used to keep a reach in freezer door closed in the prep area.
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.