BRITISH OPEN PUB
Jacaranda Boulevard
Venice, Florida, 34292
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wiping cloth used to cover cooked meatloaf in the low boy reach in on the cook line. The operator removed the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored in the floor in the outside walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the bottled water. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 80F standing water on the cook line. Observed in-use utensils stored in 69F standing water behind the bar. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. Corrected On-Site
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed single-use wooden spoons stored food contact surface up on the server expo line. The operator properly stored the spoons. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed French onion soup (46F - Cooling) date marked 12/16 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the soup. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed French onion soup (46F - Cooling) date marked 12/16 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the soup. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed cooked eggs date marked 12/7 and 12/10 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed iced tea and water pitchers stored unprotected and accessible to the public in the dining room. The operator removed the iced tea and water. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over bottled soda in the outside walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. 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 eggs date marked 12/7 and 12/10 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sink and surface sanitizer solution at 828ppm. The operator diluted the solution. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 13 total violations (8 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster lid broken and cannot completely close.
- 14-02-4:High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed in-use copper utensils behind the bar. The operator removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over peeled onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. 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 steak and ale pie date marked 8/5 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the food product. Corrected On-Site
- 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 steak and ale pie date marked 8/5 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the food product. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (50F - 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 the contents and stored in the lower section of the reach in cooler. Observed butter (54F - Cold Holding) on top of the reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator stored the butter in the reach in cooler. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed rib eye steaks in reduced oxygen packaging for sous vide without a HACCP plan. The operator removed the steaks from the packaging.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 8 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor of the outside walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored above a food prep table in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. 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 multiple employee personal belongings stored above food preparation surfaces in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the belongings. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor of the outside walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses behind the bar.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine on a shelf above a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the medicine. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw cod (47F - Cold Holding); cooked corned beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated temperature checks were completed approximately 3 hour prior. The operator placed ice on the items for proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice in the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored with clean equipment in the dish area. The operator properly stored the employee beverage. 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 employee keys stored on a shelf above a food prep area on the cook line. The operator properly stored the keys. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed sandwich buns, bagged peas, and bagged ice stored on the floor of the outside walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the above food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the inside and outside walk-in freezers. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation a green mold like substance.
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw pork stored over canned soda in the outside walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the canned soda. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored near open liquor bottles behind the bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-04-5:High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a whole prime rib hot holding at 116F at 1:45 on the cook line. The operator stated the prime rib has been holding for less than 2 hours. Observed the prime rib hot holding at 134F at 2:15. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath the handwashing sink near the expo line. The operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 thawed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator cut slits in the packaging. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fish stored on the floor of the outside walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the fish. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented #10 can of pasta sauce in the storage area. The operator segregated the dented can for return. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice hot holding at 116F at the front counter for approximately 3 hours. The operator placed the rice on the steam table and heated to a temperature of 167F. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 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 ground beef stored over raw fish in the outside walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash cans blocking access to the handwashing sink on the expo line. The operator moved the trash cans. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).