ORIGINAL WORD OF MOUTH VENICE
1740 E VENICE AVE #1, Venice FL 34292 · 941.218.6509
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed raw egg whites date marked 10/19 in the prep area reach in cooler. The operator discarded the egg whites.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025012433 | Feb 4, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time plan not filled out completely.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle in dishwashing area with no label. Manager labeled bottle.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed stall in women's bathroom with no covered receptacle.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and headphones stored on prep table. Employees removed items.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed spatula on cook line with melted handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed wiping cloth.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign on hand sink near cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of dishwashing machine soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed raw egg whites date marked 10/19 in the prep area reach in cooler. The operator discarded the egg whites.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler in the storage area. The operator properly stored the bacon.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed raw egg whites date marked 10/19 in the prep area reach in cooler. The operator discarded the egg whites.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation with a torn glove on the cook line. The employee washed hands and changed gloves.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary kit for the three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the storage area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the hand sink near the walk in cooler in the storage area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a food preparation surface near the slicer in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses near the handwashing sink at the server station.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach. The solution tested at 100ppm.
Feb 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate8 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 quiche (47F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler in the storage area. The operator stated the quiche was cooked the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the quiche.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked quiche (47F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler in the storage area. The operator stated the quiche was cooked the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the quiche.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed an employee cut through plastic wrap to portion quiche before reheating in the microwave. The employee discarded the quiche.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed a server bring soiled dishes to the dish area then handle clean plated food without washing hands. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding) at room temperature on the cook line. An employee stated the cheese had been held for approximately 20 minutes. The employee placed the cheese inside the reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 9/2023.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a glass bowl used as a scoop for cut fruit on the cook line. The bowl was removed from the cut fruit.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee bottled water stored with squeeze bottles of sauce in the upper portion of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The employee properly stored the water.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Plastic cups not properly air-dried - wet nesting near the soda machine.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed an in-use ladle handle wrapped with tape in the prep area. The operator discarded the ladle.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the chlorine sanitizer bucket at the server station at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to the bucket to a concentration of 100ppm.
Aug 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of roasted red peppers in the storage area near the ice machine. The operator segregated the cans for return.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed a server wash hands with cold water at the handwashing sink near the front counter.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg whites stored over whipped cream in the reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator properly stored the egg whites.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the dishwasher handle soiled dishware then handle clean dishware without changing gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in another cold holding unit.
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 at the server station near the ice machine held at time for public health control with no time mark. The operator placed a time on the butter.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution near the handwashing sink at the front counter exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink.
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.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for granola near the entrance to the cook line. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for cooked rice in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the portion cups.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured near the ice machine.
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 salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the salmon.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles stored on a shelf over clean utensils on the server exposed line. The operator properly stored the water bottles.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can for the handwashing sink at the entrance to the cook line near the stand up reach in cooler. Observed no trash cans for the handwashing sinks in the storage area near the reach in freezers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over bread in the walk in cooler in the storage area. The operator properly stored the raw bacon.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed raw egg whites date marked 2/27 in the reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator discarded the egg whites.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed raw egg whites date marked 2/27 in the reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator discarded the egg whites.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (48F - Cold Holding); half and half (46F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the wait station. The operator stated the above items have been held less than 4 hours. The operator moved the above items to another cooler.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer buckets exceeding 200 ppm stored on food preparation tables in the prep area. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm and properly stored the sanitizer buckets.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee fill a sanitizer bucket in the hand sink at the wait station. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored in the hand sink on the cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 9/2023.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup used as a scoop for granola near the entrance to the cook line. The operator discarded the portion cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on a shelf above a food prep area on the expo line. Observed an employee beverage stored on a cutting board in the prep area. The operator properly stored the employee beverages.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverages stored in reach in coolers not segregated from food for the public.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on shelves above food prep areas on the expo and cook line. The operator properly stored the cell phones.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked drinking cups not properly air dried at the wait station.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in the back storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly store the wet mop.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 broken shell eggs stored with intact shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the cracked eggs.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. The operator removed the splitter.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution over 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container stored in the handwashing sink near the cook line. The operator removed the plastic container.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the mop sink area. The operator labeled the spray bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a glass bowl with no handle used as a scoop for granola in the kitchen. The operator removed the bowl from the granola.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages stored on tables next to clean equipment. The operator properly stored the employee beverages.
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 the scoop handle for flour not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed empty cardboard boxes blocking the rear exit in the storage area. The operator removed the boxes from the exit path.
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