ART CAFFE
390 Nokomis Avenue South
Venice, Florida, 34285
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: No certified manager for establishment. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage containers on on shelves over food preparation table and clean equipment/utensils. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup ladle in 91F water at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over sauces in reach-in-cooler. Cook moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of Windex over packages of tea. Repeat 9-16-24 Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 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/ Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles hanging on rack over single serving plastic cups. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles hanging on rack in storage room.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed ham, corned beef, mortadella and assorted cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Observed ham, corned beef, mortadella and assorted cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed ham, corned beef, mortadella and assorted cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer bat 000 parts per million. Observed operator attempt multi times to test and run dishwasher machine with out getting prop sanitizer levels. Establishment does not have a 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse and sanitizing. Establishment has a household size 2 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Observed chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million for dishwasher machine. Observed operator attempt multi times to test and run dishwasher machine with out getting prop sanitizer levels. Observed operator has installed a new 3 compartment sink that is functional in place of counter space and old 2 compartment sink. Operator is still working with plan review to finalize approval. Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Observed division of hotels and restaurants license is expired **Time Extended**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed ham, corned beef, mortadella and assorted cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Observed ham, corned beef, mortadella and assorted cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: No employees working at time of inspection in EOS Callback **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 operator has blank copies of Employee Health Agreement but no signed copies. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: No signed copies of Employee Health Agreement **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with restrained hair. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed tube of first aid cream on shelf over make table by microwave. Observed employee remove medication. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer bat 000 parts per million. Observed operator attempt multi times to test and run dishwasher machine with out getting prop sanitizer levels. Establishment does not have a 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse and sanitizing. Establishment has a household size 2 compartment sink. Warning
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Warning
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hair and face while engaged in food prep. Warning
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching dirty clothing without washing hand or changing gloves. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken over cooked shrimp and cut vegetables. Ob reference OK we don't want chemical or medicine over served employee chicken to lower shelf for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed ham, corned beef, mortadella and assorted cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 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/ 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 operator has blank copies of Employee Health Agreement but no signed copies. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 14 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on rack over clean silverware. Observed employee move beverage for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
- 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. Repeat 3-24-23. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 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. Repeat3-24-23. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).