VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN AND WINE BAR
6814 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Florida, 34228
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine in server area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense Parmesan. Operator removed solo cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in single door reach-in cooler next to handwashing sink at wash sink at end of the cook line. Operator placed ambient thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed veal cutlets in reach in cooler next to handwashing sink at the end of the cook line dated 4/19/25. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed veal cutlets in reach in cooler next to handwashing sink at the end of the cook line dated 4/19/25. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with build up of food debris. Operator started cleaning slicer. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cups being used to dispense seasonings on dry storage rack next to single door flip top cooler. Operator removed solo cups. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on food prep surface. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed clear container in dish area cracked.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open on shared dumpster.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door with broken self closer.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe beneath hand wash sink next to reach in freezers leaking.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer with food debris.
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door from kitchen blocked. Operator removed racks and unblocked door. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the middle community dumpster rusted out at the front.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple open employee water bottles on the back prep table. Operator removed the drinks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored on top of clean dishes. Operator removed the bag. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of ice cream in the reach in freezer not covered. Operator cover the ice cream. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan cover. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in cooler: Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Milk (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had a recent shipment and left the door open for approximately 1hr, 1hr before inspection. Operator turned down the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed to the right of the cook line: Meat Sauce (74F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed item in a pot and placed on the flattop to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored above potato's in the kitchen. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the warewashing hand wash sink. Operator put more towels there. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observer debris build up on the inner door of the warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple opened employee drinks on the back prep table. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris build up under the cook line. Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the pad around the dumpster. Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed two doors leading outside from the kitchen that are not self closing. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan cover. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw venison stored over raw fish in the left side make table cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the venison. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor of the back dry storage/chemical mop sink area located approximately 10ft from the cooking/food prep area. Operator has called Orkin and has begun to clean the area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the back cook line hand wash sink with an electrical appliance inside. Operator removed the appliance. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed only one signed agreement. Emailed operator a copy to print out and have their employees sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Employee cleaned the ice machine. Corrected On-Site
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean pans stored next to the hand washing sink to the right of the cook line. Employee removed the pans. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be cleaned and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing oven cleaner stored next to the food on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).