VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ
VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ located in BRADENTON has undergone 2 health department inspections, achieving a 3.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
4805 CORTEZ RD W, BRADENTON 34210
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13485923
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905913
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of the 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dis machine at 0ppm. Operator discontinued dish machine for sanitizing and set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser on Hadley next to cutting boards. Operator removed degreaser and placed in chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza being held on time without a written plan. E-mailed operator copies of Time as Public Health Control. Operator was on the process of printing and filling out paper work. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning