LUNA RISTORANTE
200 ST AUGUSTINE AVE, Venice FL 34285 · 4129898
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
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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
8 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in cooler: Mozzarella (60F - Cold Holding); Ham (61F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (66F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had left the cooler open for its delivery that left approximately 10minutes before the inspection started, operator moved all temperature sensitive products to the reach in coolers.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for their 4hr butters. Emailed and reviewed the paperwork with the operator.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no training dates on any of the employees certificates.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on the dish machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speakers and phone stored above food prep areas.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed their floor of the walk in cooler with water and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the can opener holder with debris buildup. Operator started to clean the holder.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pack of raw beef in tub in reach-in cooler at prep area over bucket of sauce. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
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 tub of butter and fresh chopped garlic cooks line. Observed hard boiled eggs, cheese, fried eggplant and butter cups at waitstaff area of kitchen. All of the above items where not time marked. Staff stated the items get changed out about every hour. Staff always stated items were placed out 1 hour prior to and marked time for items.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment does not have a written time control plan for the items included in violation 03F-2-5.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in reach-in freezer. 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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on rack at dishwasher area above signal use foil pans. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees items on rack at prep area above food items.
Floor soiled and accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 open bag of cheese in reach-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior, then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat sauce and pasta in 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 tub of butter, and fresh chopped garlic at cooks line not time marked.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on shelf by microwave over open container of tomato sauce.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment has no written Time Control Sheet. Email operator copy of Time Control Sheet.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna, stuffed pasta, cooked sausage and sautéed peppers in reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 1-31-24
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment at prep area.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 76F standing at cooks line. Observed employee empty container and wash utensils before placing in empty clean pan.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed made onsite fried eggplant, pasta and chicken in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 part per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator set 3 sink for sanitizing dish ware and equipment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sliced beef over cooked sauce in reach-in cooler. Observed employee move beef for proper storage.
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. Repeat 6-14-23. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat 6-14-23 Email operater Employee Health Agreement,
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna and sauce prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
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