RED GROUPER TAVERN
345 Commercial Court
Venice, Florida, 34292
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination near the coffee maker.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over marinara sauce in the single door reach in cooler on the cook line. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter in the walk in cooler. An employee properly stored the raw animal foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray cleaner stored near a cutting board on a food preparation table in the kitchen. An employee properly stored the spray cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks near the dishmachine and in the prep area. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked meatballs and house ground sausage not properly marked with the date removed from the freezer to thaw.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 78F at the handwashing sink on the cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2024
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 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the blade of the can opener. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 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 snapper not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the snapper. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored the tilt skillet door handle between uses. 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 at the handwashing sink on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the dishmachine and in the prep area. The operator placed trash cans near the hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cut onions in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed clarified butter (76F - Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the butter half been held overnight. The operator discarded the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (50F - Cold Holding) stored on top of ice at the server expo station. The operator stored the sour cream in a reach in cooler. Observed clarified butter (76F - Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the butter half been held overnight. The operator discarded the butter. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand cart blocking access to the handwashing sink in the prep area. The operator moved the hand cart. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-06-4:Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in the dishmachine. The operator set up the three compartment sink for ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 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**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the blade of the can opener.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator posted a consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing bleach solution not labeled on the cook line. The operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).