VENETIAN GARDENS
1450 VENICE BLVD, Venice FL 34292 · 941-484-6841
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed portion cups of salsa date marked 9/25. The operator discarded the salsa.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked bulk food bin in dry storage.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.
Dec 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the maximum temperature at the high temperature dish machine at 142. The operator set up the quaternary solution for the three compartment sink to 200ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pickles in the walk in cooler. The operator proctored the raw shell eggs.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the beverage.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet cloth.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall in the dish area soiled with an accumulation of a black mold-like substance.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented #10 cans of beets in dry storage. The operator segregated the cans for disposal.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Wall in the dish area soiled with a black mold like substance.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented #10 cans of corned beef hash and red kidney beans in dry storage. The operator segregated the dented cans for return.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over liquid pasteurized egg in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken shell egg stored with in use eggs in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the broken egg.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (79F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen. The operator discarded the butter packets. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (79F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen. The operator discarded the butter packets. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener blade.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The employee properly stored the cell phone.
Wall in the dish area soiled with a black mold like substance.
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); milk (44F - Cold Holding). The operator stated the items have been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bolognese sauce (121F - Hot Holding) and butter (117F - Hot Holding) on the stove top on the cook line. The operator reheated the bolognese sauce (171F - Hot Holding) and butter (169F - Hot Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen blocked by a trash can.
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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. The operator was emailed an employee health agreement form.
When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Operator crab listed on the menu. The operator showed imitation crab was used instead. The operator reprinted the menu.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed pears on display for self-service not wrapped or have a utensil provided.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator displayed the current license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator discarded the beverage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic plate covers stacked without proper air drying.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
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 scoop handle used for dry yeast in the dry storage area not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and frozen vegetables thawing at room temperature in the prep area. The operator moved the items to the walk in cooler.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed portion cups of salsa date marked 9/25. The operator discarded the salsa.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed portion cups of salsa date marked 9/25. The operator discarded the salsa.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator provided paper towel to the dispenser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop for bread crumbs in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the plastic cup.
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 tables in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phones.
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 scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food in the dry storage area. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization.
Spray sanitizer stored on a shelf with clean cutting boards in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall near the dishmachine soiled with a black mold like substance.
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.