BREWBURGERS
370 Commercial Court
Venice, Florida, 34292
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
- 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/ Observed certified food manager on duty Gabriel Jimenez expired 12/4/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for parmesan cheese in the reach in cooler nearest the office. The operator removed the portion cup. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Coffee/ iced tea filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the dessert reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee food. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored between the reach in cooler and the wall nearest the office. The operator removed the knife. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink.
- 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 no chlorine sanitizer available for the dishmachine. Observed no chlorine solution for the glasses dishmachine on the cook line. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli corned beef (45F - Cold Holding); deli ham (45F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near the Bain Marie.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth solution on the cook line exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 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/ Observed certified food manager on duty Gabriel Jimenez expired 12/4/2024.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the soda machine.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the three compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
- 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 an employee drinking from a bottle of water with a cap not preventing hand contact with lip contact area of the drink in the cook line.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from a handle on the front of the fryers. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee handwashing signs for the hand sinks on the cook line. Observed no handwashing sign in the far restroom used by employees. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the wet cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 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 an employee touch bare arms the handle a lid for liquid butter without washing hands on the cook line.
- 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 herb cheese sauce date marked 7/29. The operator discarded the cheese sauce. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed herb cheese sauce date marked 7/29. The operator discarded the cheese sauce. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored in a container on top of ice behind the front counter. The operator stored the cheese in a reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb for the hose near the bain marie.
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher near the bain marie in the red zone underneath the green zone.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/29/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the reach in cooler near the rear exit. The operator properly stored the employee food. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic beverage cups stored before air dried.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with raw chicken stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator placed the chicken in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the ice machine stored in a soiled container. The operator removed the scoop and container for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the public restroom at the rear of the building.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service napkins stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the napkins. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the chicken in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution at 10ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 100ppm. 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 cooked onions prepared on site date marked 11/21. The operator discarded the onions. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing ink in the public restrooms used by employees at 72F and 78F.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekins with no handles used as a scoop for salt and pepper mix on the cook line. The operator removed the plastic ramekins. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler in the dish area not segregated from food for the public. The operator properly stored the employee food. 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. Observed an employee backpack stored on a shelf with bottled wine. The operator properly stored the backpack. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while engaging in food preparation on the cook line. The employee removed the bracelets. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of raw ground beef stored in the floor near the ice machine. The operator properly stored the ground beef. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between the reach in cooler and wall at the entrance to the cook line. The operator removed the knives for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units on the cook line.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in same container as cooked bacon. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored hanging near clean equipment in the dish area. The operator properly stored the spray bottles. Corrected On-Site
- 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed container for chlorine test kit with no color comparison chart.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).