CIAO GELATO

Name: CIAO GELATO
Address: 317a W. VENICE AVENUE, VENICE, FL, 34285, US
Rating: 96

317a W. VENICE AVENUE, VENICE, FL 34285

License #6805208

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96 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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CIAO GELATO in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 18, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 2 critical, 5 major.

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The latest inspection on November 18, 2025 shows 7 observation rows: 2 critical, 5 major, and 0 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[53B-13-5] 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. Observed employee on duty Ellie Solovyev employed more then 60 days.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Observed an establishment is using ammonia base sanitizer, but currently has chlorine based test strips.
[02C-03-5] 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 raw open tub of ricotta cheese in reach-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior.
[11-07-5] 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. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster DBPR HR Form 5030-165.
[28-14-5] Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed signs of mop, water being dumped outside upon checking with employee, employee stated that is where they dump them up water as mop sink is blocked and full of miscellaneous items.
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed open container of ricotta cheese not properly date marked with mold-like substance growing in it. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
[11-05-4] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

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