Venezia, 373 St Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VENEZIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 373 St Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: 727-637-1020, 813-752-9194
License #: 6804449
Licensee name: KITCHEN CRAFT
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Observed trays of lasagna, pot of meat sauce cooked previous day still in the range 56-60°F.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed grouper over rice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed 3 lasagna trays in walk in cooler with temperatures ranging from 56-69°F. Product was prepared from previous day. Observed meat sauce with temperature of 57°F. Product was made previous day. Product discarded.
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed drink located on pizza station no lid or straw.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server putting sliced lemons into drinks. Drinks were disposed. Employee was corrected, and have establishment use tongs with all dispensed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food. Observed medicine in box on pizza station.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed pizza station holding unit holding ambient temperatures of 65°F. Other units available for use. SEE STOP SALE.
5/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
5/6/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Observed container of tomato sauce, container of squid, container of beef exposed. **Warning** Observed a pot of tomato sauce on walk in cooler floor no lid.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Observed employee change gloves no handwash. **Warning** Observed employee preparing chicken cutlets, and proceeded to change gloves no handwash.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. Back of house kitchen has no handwash sink, only Three compartment sink. **Warning** Upon callback handwash sink still missing in back room where food preparation takes place, Dishmachine and Three compartment sink are located. Observing employees changing gloves without washing hands. Upon correction of action, employee rinsed hands without soap in Three compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Upon callback no proof of employee training for all but one employee.
3/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In back kitchen, we have missing floor tiles with standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwash sign located in restroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Observed container of tomato sauce, container of squid, container of beef exposed. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked chicken not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook fry frozen chicken and temperature reached 136°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Observed employee change gloves no handwash. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw squid with no lid on shelf above container of tomato sauce, no lid. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. Back of house kitchen has no handwash sink, only Three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink located in front kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front kitchen sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures-back room upright glass door cooler -No potentially hazardous foods present
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees in restrooms.
  • Observed slimy/mold-like build-up around base of soda tower
  • Observed dusty walkin cooler fan covers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.-kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees iin restrooms.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface in Peroni draft beer cooler
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
3/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet for dishwash machine missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in hood.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees in restrooms.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on side of fryer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on bar area floor in corner by soda tower.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface in Peroni draft beer cooler.
9/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures with pizza prep cooler ambient temperature of 53 degrees.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.-kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed four live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit with ham in pizza prep cooler at 46 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.-rear door propped open.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate in dishwash area. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on side of grill.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with inadequate overhead protection.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.-bar handsink full of clean linens. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees in restrooms.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed-in rear prep room wiping cloth bucket and bar sink.
  • Critical. Electrical outlets missing cover plates. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
11/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.-cooked pasta,lasagna in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.-hood filters.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical. Observed extension cords in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
8/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed employees without hair restraints.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.-hood filters.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.-dishwash room.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.-alcohol .
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Manager lacking current proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No currently Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.-six employees present.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certifications-Eleonora Lodi and Ricardo Rojas.
  • Critical. Manager lacking current proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 45-31-2 Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.-Small fryer-full of oil-on table in dishwash room.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.-use sinks to sanitize ware until machine is repaired.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination-coffe filters & to go boxes..
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink by pizza prep area.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.-Small fryer-full of oil-on table in dishwash room.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.-75 seats on license-105 seats present.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of current Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No current Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.-Ricardo Rojas-
  • Critical. Manager lacking current proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
8/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/23/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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