GOLDTON AT VENICE
108 BELLA VERDE BLVD, Nokomis FL 34275 · 941-259-6412
Last inspected Aug 18, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed strawberries with black mold like substance. The operator discarded 1 pound of strawberries.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw whole-muscle beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw meats.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cottage cheese (58F - Cold Holding) in a reach in cooler behind the breakfast counter. The operator stated the cottage cheese was held on ice for 3 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the cottage cheese.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the dishmachine blocked by a dish cart. The operator moved the cart.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over chili in the walk on cooler. The operator properly stored the raw pork.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw philly meat removed from the original packaging stored over cheese curds in the reach in freezer on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw meat.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked gluten free pasta date marked 1/20 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the pasta.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked gluten free pasta date marked 1/20 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the pasta.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored hanging near sugar packets and straws behind the upstairs bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottles.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed sirloin steak on the menu offered as grilled to your liking with no consumer advisory. The operator printed and posted a consumer advisory.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry storage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation surface at the end of the cook line nearest the dishmachine. The operator discarded the beverage.
Ice buckets stored on floor between uses near the ice machine in the kitchen and behind the upstairs bar.
Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer on the cook line.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the breakfast bar.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed an unwashed onion cut through the skin. The operator discarded the onion.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pot roast in the walk in cooler. The operator voluntarily discarded the chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (71F - Cold Holding) on the counter at the breakfast bar. The operator stated the cream cheese had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the cream cheese.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no sink and surface sanitizer strips for the three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled utensils stored in the handwashing sink at the breakfast bar. The operator removed the utensils.
No soap provided at handwash sink near the dishmachine.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees certified through Relias an unapproved provider.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets. The employee removed the bracelets.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for flour in the dry storage area not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop from the flour.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the breakfast bar and upstairs bar.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cream in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw salmon.
Shell eggs stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 eggs with broken shells stored with unbroken shells in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored hanging near plastic juice bottles behind the bar. The operator properly stored the spray chemicals.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar mats blocking the handwashing sink behind the bar. The operator removed the bar mats from the hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the prep area.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap near the dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the mop sink.
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured in the dry storage area.
Ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area.
Employee beverages container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee beverages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on a food prep table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the keys.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
9 High priority3 Intermediate10 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 cauliflower soup cold holding at 45F in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the soup.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented #10 can of sliced pears in the dry storage area. The operator segregated the pears for return.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed strawberries with black mold like substance. The operator discarded 1 pound of strawberries.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked duck. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 eggs with broken shells with unbroken eggs. The operator discarded the broken eggs.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cauliflower soup cold holding at 47F overnight. The operator discarded 3 gallons of the cauliflower soup. Observed butter cold holding at 67F. The operator discarded 2 pounds of butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter cold holding at 67F. The operator discarded 2 pounds of butter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical air freshener stored next to dry tea in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the air freshener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking access to the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator removed the trash can.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed consumer advisory not posted in a conspicuous area of the dining room. The operator posted a consumer advisory in the dining area.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed self-service apples not wrapped in the bistro dining area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for black pepper in the dry storage area. The operator removed the plastic ramekin.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the dry storage area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the dry storage area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator cut a slit in the tuna.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a prep table on the front line. The operator properly stored the employee beverage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging on the oven door. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed a hole in the door in the bar dry storage area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service foam cups stored on the floor in the storage area. The operator properly stored the foam cups.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed peppers stored over ready to eat cut vegetables in the stand up reach in cooler on the front line. The operator properly stored the unwashed peppers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The operator properly stored the mop heads.
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