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PLANT SOUL FOOD KITCHEN

323 W VENICE AVE, Venice FL 34285 · 941-451-8817

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6805455
Grade history
AUG 23
NOV 23
APR 25
MAY 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment that serves a highly susceptible population preparing juice or beverage containing juice that has not been treated under a HACCP plan to reduce the most resistant microorganism of public health significance. See stop sale. Observed unlabeled bottle of fresh squeezed onsite carrot juice. Operator disposed of juice bottle.
High priority/01B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over bottles of juices
High priority/08A-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed unlabeled bottle of fresh squeezed onsite carrot juice. Operator disposed disposed of juice voluntarily.
Intermediate/02D-12-1/Corrected On-Site
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. Email operator Employee health agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers eggs that may be served undercooked. Printed copy of consumer advisory, operator posted copy.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Intermediate/11-05-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unable chemical spray bottles at wait staff station. Observed operator label bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Cooking utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at kitchen prep table.
Basic/24-18-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counter in kitchen and wait staff area. Observed employees remove all beverages from food preparation areas. Repeat 8-21-23
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on food prep table. Observed employee move bucket to bottom shelf away from food and equipment.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Aug 21, 2023Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket non prep table in kitchen.
High priority/41-10-4
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed mens room locked and not accessible due to leaking pipe. Operator stated landlord changed lock on restroom and so it can not be used till repaired
Basic/32-05-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4

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.