SNOWBIRDS GRILL
South Tamiami Trail
Venice, Florida, 34285
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on shelf at back of kitchen. 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 operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 8-7-24 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. Repeat 8-7-24 Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by 3 compartment sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 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 and raw burger patties opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.
- 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 operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104
- 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 operator Employee Health Agreement
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at wait station by soda machine. Employee invert to go boxes. Corrected On-Site
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid fly spray on counter at bar area. Operator disposed of can. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed own/operating manager Agron Rexhepi has not gotten Management certification within 30 days
- 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 coleslaw and sauce in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not properly date marked.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by dishwasher machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket store on counter at wait station next single service articles.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol in reach-in cooler at wait staff bar area. Observed operator remove medication.
- 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.
- 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 bag of blue cheese in reach-in cooler that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
- 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.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).