SHARKY'S ON THE PIER
1600 HARBOR DR S, Venice FL 34285 · 941-488-1456
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at 3:40 pm butter cut on counter at wait station not time marked. Observed stated butter cups were placed out at 11:30 am. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of butter cups.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $0
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024062652 | Oct 31, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | — |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp, and fish on the cook line to the right of the fryer, in the make table at 55F for less than 2 hours per operator at 2:00 p.m. Operator moved to the walk in freezer, temperature 1 hour later the temperature was 34F at 3:15.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at the outside bar soiled with black substance, operator cleaned during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer on the floor.
In-use tongs stored on 5 gallon buckets stored in front of the fryers between uses.
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handles of scoop on the cook line in the make table in contact with food in the make table. By the grille station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers in the ware-washing area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed heavily soiled wiping towel on the cookline across from the fryer on the cutting board. Operator removed the towel.
Stored food not covered. Observed snow crab in walk in freezer not covered.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher machine stopped mid cycle on multiple operating attempts.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Make Table at sautee station:; diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding); pasta (48F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items had been placed in makes table 1.5 hour prior to and removed all items to walk-in cooler and closed lid on make table.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Handwash sink in fish cutting room not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by garbage can. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fans in beer coolers with heavy dust buildup.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce on floor in walk-in cooler under shelves. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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 dishwashing machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Operator change sanitizer bucket and reprised machine, retested at 100 parts per million.
Nov 1, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in fish cutting cooler does not have hot water. Operator stated it was damaged during hurricane and they are not doing fish cutting in cooler till handwashing sink is repaired.
Oct 31, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen near cold cooks line area. Observed 15 small flying insects landing on surface of outdoor bar area which is attached to side of main building away from kitchen entrance. Observed uncountable amount of small flying insects landing on dining tables at outside area on the beach. The dining area 20 feet from main building is with in 5 feet of the beach and 10 ft of wood public park area on Venice beach.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in fish cutting cooler does not have hot water. Operator stated it was damaged during hurricane and they are not doing fish cutting in cooler till handwashing sink is repaired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in storage area. Repeat 4-10-24
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in dry storage building. Operator had staff clean ice machine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee beverages in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Ope removed beverages.
Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues at wait staff station.
Water leaking from pipe under dishwasher machine.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line. Observed operator remove tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing 74F water at cooks line grill. Observed operator remove utensils from use.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 chlorine sanitizer at 000 part per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator checked sanitizer bucket and adjusted it. Recheck. Sanitizer at 50 parts per million.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at 3:40 pm butter cut on counter at wait station not time marked. Observed stated butter cups were placed out at 11:30 am. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of butter cups.
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 at 3:40 pm butter cut on counter at wait station not time marked. Observed stated butter cups were placed out at 11:30 am. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of butter cups.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment is doing non-continuous cooking of chicken wings without approved written plans. Email operater information for non-continuous cooking guidelines and application.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet at time of inspection. Repeat 4-4-23
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on cooks line and expo station. Repeat 4-4-23.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at wait station not covered or inverted. Repeat 4-4-23
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