VENEZIA PIZZA & CAFE
6646 COLLINS AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ground at bar near ice machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bacon stored on floor inside of walk in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle in kitchen. Employee removed tongs from oven door handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler under pizza station soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cup lids stored on ground at second floor dry storage. Employee placed case on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
15
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine bin at bar soiled.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored inside of fresh garlic containers in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold-like substance on ceiling near dish machine area. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at dish machine area.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cup of water with no lid on prep table in kitchen.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting new dish machine area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bacon stored on floor inside of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs from door handle. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at dish machine area. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at upstairs storage room.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer and can opener soiled with old food debris.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dish washing area.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and cooked chicken wings not labeled. As per employee, items were made previous day.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2024 revealed 18 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
16
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris accumulated on top of machine.
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed at Dishwashing rear kitchen area.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 onz plastic container used to scoop cheese. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the dry storage second floor.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing cover for trash container located inside public women restroom .
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 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 purse under the counter at kitchen prep area.
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed table use to dry clean equipments has rusted shelves and holes.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil plastic containers stored on the kitchen floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in RIF at storage area.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at rear prep area. Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed cover lid at RIC prep table in disrepair.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at dry storage area in the back.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was emailed to the operator.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table kitchen area. Employee set up sanitizer container with chlorine 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with cold water at the dining area. Employee was coached about the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed stored at ambient temperature of 79F inside kitchen area. Employee move item to RIC at 37F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Info was emailed. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponge stored at HWS next to coffee machine. Employee moved the sponge. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Observed not certified food manager present at time of inspection.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood-grade basting brush inside oil under the serving counter. Also at prep table with garlic and oil.
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot running water at the hand sink located at the bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 23 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
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. Ice machine soiled.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle to portion sausage. PIC removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on over door handle. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. PIC washed it. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
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