LE PETIT JARDIN CAFÉ
1500 E VENICE AVE, Venice FL 34292 · 9417637883
Last inspected Sep 22, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed quiche lorraine (47F - Cooling) in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the quiche had been made the day prior to the inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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 butter held at time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed a time mark on the butter.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the operator wash hands in a prep sink. Educated the operator on proper handwashing procedures.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the dish machine.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked bacon in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
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 butter and cheese held at time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed time marks on the potentially hazardous foods.
Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked animal foods not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed the consumer advisory posted in the kitchen out of view of customers. The operator posted the advisory in the dining area.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine chemical test strips expired 5/2023.
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. Observed no employee training for the cook.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near the beverage cooler at the server station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket at the reach in cooler.
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water not working for the handwashing sink near the entrance to the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed surface rust on the shelves in the glass door reach in cooler.
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (47F - Cold Holding); cooked quiche (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the ambient air temperature of the cooler was at 41F at approximately 9AM. The operator moved the above foods to other cold holding units in the kitchen.
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 butter packets held at time for public health control with no time mark. The operator placed a time mark on the butter.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked chicken, spinach soufflé, and ratatouille removed from the freezer and thawed without the date mark of time removed from the freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and quiche prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. The operator placed date marks on the above foods.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water not working for the handwashing sink near the entrance to the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed surface rust on the shelves in the glass door reach in cooler.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 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 quiche lorraine (47F - Cooling) in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the quiche had been made the day prior to the inspection. The operator discarded the quiche.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed quiche lorraine (47F - Cooling) in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the quiche had been made the day prior to the inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup used as a scoop for bacon near the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the portion cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an accumulation of dust on the ceiling vent above a food preparation area in the kitchen.
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 stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
Glass door each-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils store in 73F standing water. The operator removed the utensils form the water.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water not working at the hand sink at the entrance to the kitchen.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverages container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the glass door reach in cooler near the wait station. The operator properly stored the beverages.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers in the dish area stacked without proper air drying.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of flour and plastic bottles of vinegar stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the food products.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust and paint flaking in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Jul 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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