RED GROUPER TAVERN
345 Commercial Court
Venice, Florida, 34292
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 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).
Inspection on 11/29/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal container used as a scoop for uncooked rice at the end of the cook line. The operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting in the kitchen.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop at the ice machine stored on a soiled surface of the ice machine. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife stored between the cutting board and table top surface on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knives. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards on the cook line. The operator removed the wet cloths form underneath the cutting boards. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the reach in cooler near the soda machine.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for the hand sink on the cook line.
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
- 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed discarded equipment in the dumpster area. Repeat Violation
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. The operator discarded the solution and refilled with bleach and water. 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 above cartons of cream. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand sink on the cook line used to fill a container with water.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine. Repeat Violation
- 16-06-4:Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided for the dishmachine. The operator switched the empty container of detergent with a full container. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle of sanitizer with no label behind the bar. The operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the displayed license expired 12/1/2022.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a shelf containing cleaning equipment on the cook line soiled with grease.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door not protected with a self-closing device.
- 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed construction debris in the dumpster area.
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the bar.
- 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 the chlorine sanitizer for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator replaced the empty container of sanitizer solution.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. The operator cleaned the thermometer with an alcohol wipe. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed small cutting board on the cook line soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the prep area blocked by a weight scale. The operator cleared the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area and behind the bar. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink behind the bar.
- 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 was provided with printed copy and posted the consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water at the handwashing sinks in the dish area and the cook line at 79F. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).