VILLANI + CO
19790 WELLEN PARK BLVD, Venice FL 34293 · 941-584-4434
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patties over fish in cooks line cooler draw. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in kitchen with heavy dust buildup.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their bar hand sink used to dump ice. Operator removed the ice.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kits for their quaternary sanitizer buckets.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the bar hand sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment is making Caesar salad dressing from scratch with raw eggs and it is not indicated on the menu. Operator changed recipe to remove raw eggs from recipe and replaced with mayonnaise. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patties over fish in cooks line cooler draw. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of spray lubricant on shelf above food prep area by microwave.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed ceiling vent in wait staff area soiled with accumulated dust. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Water leaking from pipe under dishwasher.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw lobster in cooks line reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ob chemical spray bottles hanging on ack at dishwasher area over clean equipment. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat 10-19-23
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverages food preparation areas. Repeat 10-19-23. Observed operator remove beverages.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked mussel in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Observed employee move beef to bottom shelf.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter next to microwave.
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.