WALLY'S POUR HOUSE
1730 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Venice FL 34293 · 941.493.0677
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in beer cooler side Walk-in cooler: clam chowder 57F cold holding, chili 56F cold holding. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of food items.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023058671 | Aug 28, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage. Observed floor in walk-in cooler is worn and exposed unsealed concrete floor.
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a soiled ice drop tray inside the ice machine and the outside is heavily soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and fries stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a heavy grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed that hand wash sink at end of bar area is used as dump sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed standing water walk-in cooler fan covers with buildup of dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 16, 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf at cooks line above food.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine on shelf at bar over beer cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Observed operator replace towels Repeat 8-28-23
Aug 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauteed onions on counter at cooks line 57. Employee stated he had removed them from reach-in cooler 30 minutes prior. Observed employee return onions to reach-in cooler. Recheck temperature 40 minutes later 40F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on bar above container of silverware rolled in paper napkins. Observed employee move chemical spray bottle. Repeat 7-10-23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in dip holder for soda guns at bar. Repeat 7-10-23
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic crate of potato salad, coleslaw, diced onions, and cooked ground beef stored on floor in Walk-in cooler. Observed oil jugs and cases of canned food stored on floor in prep area. Repeat 7-10-23
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in beer cooler side Walk-in cooler: clam chowder 57F cold holding, chili 56F cold holding. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in beer cooler side Walk-in cooler: clam chowder 57F cold holding, chili 56F cold holding. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of food items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wd40 on side shelf of ice machine. Observed operator move wd40.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in dip holder for soda guns at bar. Observed operator clean holders.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
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.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in Walk-in cooler on shelf over canned and bottled beverages.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken on floor in Walk-in cooler. Operator move chicken off floor to shelf.
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