RISTORANTE SAN MARCO
305B W VENICE AVE, Venice FL 34285 · 941-254-6565
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator renew license online and print license copy
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The owner labeled bottles during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table the operator removed cell phone from prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container on panko. The owner removed scooper from container of panko.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The owner removed wiping cloth from under cutting board.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in reach-in cooler. The owner discarded open drink.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed working containers raw shell eggs over ready to eat food is walk-in cooler. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in pan of standing water 84F. Operator removed utensils and pans. Repeat 9-5-24
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 78F standing water. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator renew license online and print license copy
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle unlabeled at wait station. Observed employee label bottle. Repeat 7-17-23
Aug 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter at wait station over clean silverware.
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.
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed plans submitted in onbase reference number HQ-23-6439 have not been approved yet. Observed new dining area is currently being used for seat customers.
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 operater Employee Health Agreement
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at wait staff station.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged seared tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in use at salad station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in 92F water at cooks line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of signal service pans stored on ground in covered area by outside Walk-in cooler.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at dessert and salad station.
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.