CHICANOS
US 41 By-Pass
Venice, Florida, 34285
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Buckets of sauce stored on floor in walk-in-cooler.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing in disrepair in kitchen at cooks line and walk-in-cooler.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage containers cracked or broken.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat 11-4-24 Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bucket of sauce I. Walk-in-cooler not cover or protected.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in-cooler-in cooler interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 11-4-24 Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. 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. Repeat 11-4-24
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat 11-4-24 Repeat Violation
- 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 11-4-24 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. Repeat 11-4-24 Repeat Violation
- 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 cups of flan in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed frozen cut beef in reach-in-freezer in non food grade shopping bags.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of spray paint on shelf in kitchen and cooks line over food and clean equipment. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
- 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 1-5-24
- 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. Repeat 1-5-24
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in bean and rice bins. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in bean and rice bins. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed no handle bowl used as scoop and dry storage bins for rice and beans **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of chest freezer broken and cracked with insulation exposed. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of chest freezer broken and cracked with insulation exposed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observe ice chest with still in disrepair, cracked and broken with insulation exposed **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door at back of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Exterior door at back of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observe large gaps still present at screen door at back of kitchen **Time Extended**
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed person in charge lacks an knowledge of reporting responsibility for big six foodborne illnesses **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 10-17-23 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: No proof of bodily fluid cleanup, kit or policy at time of inspection **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: No proof of Food Handlers Training for any staff at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
- 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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 10-17-23 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: 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 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: No proof of employee health agreements at the inspection **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in bean and rice bins. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in bean and rice bins. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling and ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen and wait staff area. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: - Ceiling and ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen and wait staff area. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of chest freezer broken and cracked with insulation exposed. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of chest freezer broken and cracked with insulation exposed. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door at back of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Exterior door at back of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in base of walls by ice machine and back storage area. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in base of walls by ice machine and back storage area. **Time Extended**
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 10-17-23 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: 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. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 10-17-23 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: 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 **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in bean and rice bins. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling and ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen and wait staff area. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of chest freezer broken and cracked with insulation exposed. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door at back of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in base of walls by ice machine and back storage area. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings on floor next to chest freezer at cooks line. Observed operator sweep and clean area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning
- 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 10-17-23 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 10-17-23 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 prepared cut meat in Walk-in cooler not date marked. Observed employee date mark items. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no hand bowl used as scoop in rice bin at cooks line. Repeat 5-11-23 Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Re 5-11-23
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in wait station by soda machine.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer at end of cooks line with torn ga and cracked lid with insulation exposed. Repeat 5-11-23 Repeat Violation
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls at cooks line use to cook and serve hot food as per employee statement. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code. Repeat 5-11-23 Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or water damage to wall by soda box disperse rack.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils and silver wear stored food contact surface up at prep table in front of cooks line. Repeat 5-11-23 Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans on spray paint on shelf next to food by back door to kitchen.
- 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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material.
- 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. Gave operator paper copy of Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by back hall entrance had pan in sink.
- 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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).