VENETIAN GARDENS
1450 Venice East Boulevard
Florida, 34292
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall in the dish area soiled with a black mold like substance. Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented #10 cans of beets in dry storage. The operator segregated the cans for disposal. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The employee properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall in the dish area soiled with a black mold like substance.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented #10 cans of corned beef hash and red kidney beans in dry storage. The operator segregated the dented cans for return. 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 over liquid pasteurized egg in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken shell egg stored with in use eggs in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the broken egg. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (79F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen. The operator discarded the butter packets. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (79F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen. The operator discarded the butter packets. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 8 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
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 4/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator displayed the current license. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic plate covers stacked without proper air drying.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for dry yeast in the dry storage area not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and frozen vegetables thawing at room temperature in the prep area. The operator moved the items to the walk in cooler. 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 (47F - Cold Holding); milk (44F - Cold Holding). The operator stated the items have been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above food items. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bolognese sauce (121F - Hot Holding) and butter (117F - Hot Holding) on the stove top on the cook line. The operator reheated the bolognese sauce (171F - Hot Holding) and butter (169F - Hot Holding). Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen blocked by a trash can.
- 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/
- 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. The operator was emailed an employee health agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 52-08-4:Intermediate - When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Operator crab listed on the menu. The operator showed imitation crab was used instead. The operator reprinted the menu. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed pears on display for self-service not wrapped or have a utensil provided.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop for bread crumbs in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the plastic cup. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on shelves above food prep tables in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phones. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food in the dry storage area. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-44-1:Basic - Spray sanitizer stored on a shelf with clean cutting boards in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer . Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall near the dishmachine soiled with a black mold like substance.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed portion cups of salsa date marked 9/25. The operator discarded the salsa. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed portion cups of salsa date marked 9/25. The operator discarded the salsa.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator provided paper towel to the dispenser. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).