FLORIDA TAPHOUSE
12168 MERCADO DR 4B
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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18800 S WEST VILLAGES PARKWAY
Venice, FL
18800 S W VILLAGES PKWY
Venice, FL
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-18-4:Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on shelves above reach-in-freezer.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over container of sliced chews in reach-in-cooler at storage area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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 open and portioned slice cheese and crumbled blue cheese opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 11-27-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish room behind reach-in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle buckets on floor in Walk-in cooler.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Utensils in kitchen stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
- 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
- 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 cheese that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked
- 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 chicken wings, cooked onions and cooked ground beef prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-27-23 Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sauteed onions at cooks line by grill at 72F. Employee stated onions were prepared the day before and they removed them from reach-in cooler over 4 hours prior.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauteed onions at cooks line by grill at 72F. Employee stated onions were prepared the day before and they removed them from reach-in cooler over 4 hours prior.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation
- 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/. Repeat 2-8-23 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 beef brisket prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked
- 45-06-4:Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by office blocked by equipment. Observed employee move equipment for accessibility. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).