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LOCAL SPOT 941

LOCAL SPOT 941 located in VENICE has undergone 10 health department inspections, achieving a 3.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 10 reports on file

South Tamiami Trail
Venice, Florida, 34285
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/17/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13606551

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Observed in the sweet shop side of establishment the following issues. Operator has move location of stove to office store room area and has added reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer and is doing food prep in that room. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: No plan a review has been submitted at time of inspection, operator has remains of 60 day to complete a plan review submission with a callback date of February 16, 2026 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Observed at time of callback inspection. The sweet shop side of establishment the following issues. Operator has move location of stove to office store room area and has added reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer and is doing food prep in that room and operator has yet to submit and paperwork to plan review. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Mary Seiders employee over 60 days no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: No proof of training provided at time of inspection operator has remains of 60 days from initial inspection with a callback date of February 16, 2026 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: No proof of training has been completed at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

1/5/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13599661

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
  • 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 dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed dishwasher machine still at 000 chlorine sanitizer and operator is using 3 compartment sink for sanitation of dishware. Repair service has order new parts for machine to fix it. Time extension to February 16, 2026 to coincide with callback, date for plan review and staff training. **Time Extended**
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Observed in the sweet shop side of establishment the following issues. Operator has move location of stove to office store room area and has added reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer and is doing food prep in that room. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: No plan a review has been submitted at time of inspection, operator has remains of 60 day to complete a plan review submission with a callback date of February 16, 2026 **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Mary Seiders employee over 60 days no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: No proof of training provided at time of inspection operator has remains of 60 days from initial inspection with a callback date of February 16, 2026 **Time Extended**

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13592636

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 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 dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator renewed license at time of inspection. License is current and post. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed floor throughout cans of Raid bug spray on shelf in back of kitchen by employee restroom. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell raw shell eggs in reach-in cooler in office store room over cool whip and butter blocks. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Observed in the sweet shop side of establishment the following issues. Operator has move location of stove to office store room area and has added reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer and is doing food prep in that room. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Mary Seiders employee over 60 days no proof of training. Warning

6/12/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10818629

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/11/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10774478

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2025-04-11: Observed operator has not completed Food Handler Training for any staff. Admin Complaint

2/6/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8889065

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup once equipment.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed gaskets on reach-in-coolers soiled. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

9/13/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8728737

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverages in reach-in-cooler in kitchen
  • 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.
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water at handwashing sink in bathroom.

12/27/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8580014

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

11/15/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8459282

Met Inspection Standards

2 high

  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee hand raw beef the handle sandwich roll without changing gloves and washing hands. Informed operator of what they did and operator disposed of roll and changed gloves.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of spray clean on top of small reach-in cooler. Observed operator move chemicals for proper storage.

7/31/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8350710

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of pesticide spray on chemical storage shelf in kitchen.