T J CARNEY'S

Name: T J CARNEY'S
Address: 231 W VENICE AVE, VENICE, FL, 342852002, US
Rating: 69.2

231 W VENICE AVE, VENICE, FL 342852002

License #6800062

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69.2 Grade F / 100

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T J CARNEY'S in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 15, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 39 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 36 of them so far.

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November 18, 2025

The latest inspection on June 15, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
Lights in food prep, storage, or warewashing areas missing protective shields, or insufficient foot-candles of lighting in required areas.
Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.
CO2/helium tanks not adequately secured, no Heimlich/choking sign posted, plan review not submitted for renovations, latest inspection report not available.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are available in the official DBPR report, but the direct DBPR visit link is missing for this record.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked corned beef in walk-in cooler. Repeat from last inspection 11-7-25
[11-05-4] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Reviewed reporting responsibilities with operator.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave in prep kitchen area is worn and has peeling paint on inside of microwave.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters at wait staff area of kitchen not inverted or protected. Observed cases of single serve soufflé cup stored on floor on back storage closet and outside storage room.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[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.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at wait staff area in kitchen walk by electrical cords and drain hose..
[35A-18-4] Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks along back wall and ceiling of storage closet at back hall of restaurant.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 78F on cooks line.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can WD-40 on shelf at cooks line above food prep area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Observed spray bottle of Febreze air freshener on shelf under microwave next to bread and clean equipment.
[06-09-1] 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.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs and corned beef in walk-in cooler and cooks line Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at end of cooks line by grill area heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen area soiled and have accumulated debris in corner area and under and behind equipment. Repeat from last inspection 11-7-25
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe shelves in beer cooler with mold-like substance growth on them. Observe production walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed rodent rub vent and ceiling at cooks line by grill area with grease buildup. Repeat from last inspection 11-7-25
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings in storage closet at back hall. Droppings were on floor with 10 being on shelves and on top of sealed cases of single service soufflé cups.
[14-09-4] Cutting boards at cooks line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

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