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MAEMI ON 17TH

3482 17 ST, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Aug 7, 2026

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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw eggs stored in the top portion over margarine in the bottom section of the make table on the cook line. Employee removed the margarine.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service items in the front counter area. Employee removed the bottles.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles of scoops not stored above the top of sugar and flour in containers in the kitchen. Employee put on gloves and removed the scoops.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 5 ceiling tiles in the dining room water damaged.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. No drain board for drying on the dishwasher.

ITALIANO'S

4191 TAMIAMI TRL S, VENICE · Sarasota County

Aug 7, 2026

Establishment removed/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Observed division closure sign had been removed from front door at time of Emergency Order of Suspension call back inspection.

JACARANDA WEST COUNTRY CLUB

1901 JACARANDA BLVD, VENICE · Sarasota County

Aug 7, 2026

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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Operator primed dishwasher machine and retested at 100 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bbq ribs and chili in walk-in freezer not properly date marked. Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Floor tiles missing at front of cooks line.

HOTEL VENEZIA A RAMADA HOTEL

425 US 41 BYPASS N, VENICE · Sarasota County

Aug 7, 2026

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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over quarts of cream. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout kitchen as paint has been worn off. Repeat from last inspection 7-31-26
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen heavily soiled in all walk path and working areas. Repeat from last inspection 7-31-26
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on fans in walk-in cooler at back of kitchen.

PIESANOS

14919 TAMIAMI TRL, NORTH PORT · Sarasota County

Aug 7, 2026

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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray chemical lubricant stored near containers of seasonings in the prep area. The operator properly stored the chemical.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg wash stored over bottles of sauce in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the egg wash.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit. Observed no quaternary test kit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a wet wiping cloths stored inside the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator removed the wet cloth.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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QUE - RICO

13648 TAMIAMI TRAIL, NORTH PORT · Sarasota County

Aug 7, 2026

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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the rear exit. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked pork not marked with the date of when removed from the freezer.
No soap provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of salt stored on the floor at the entrance to the kitchen. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the above foods.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the soda machine. The operator properly secured the carbon dioxide tank.
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BLUE TEQUILA

14525 TAMIAMI TRL 5,6,7, NORTH PORT · Sarasota County

Aug 7, 2026

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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle soiled sheet pans then handle clean metal food containers without washing hands. The metal containers were rewashed. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (44F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. Observed ambient temperature of the cooler at 40F. The operator to monitor the temperatures and take corrective action if necessary. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) at the table side guacamole station. The operator stated the cut tomatoes had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator added ice to cool the tomatoes.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef stored over containers of aguas frescas in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine sanitizer solution. Observed no sink and surface sanitizer solution test kit for the three compartment sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label on a container with cooked shrimp in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the old label and placed a correct date mark on the container.
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TOASTED MANGO CAFÉ

1371 BLVD OF THE ARTS UNIT 1, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Aug 7, 2026

Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment.

FLAMBO ISLAND CUISINE

40 S BLVD OF THE PRESIDENT, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Aug 7, 2026

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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat curry paste in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the fish.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean pans in the dishwasher area. Owner removed the bottles.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment has began severing breakfast, they offer eggs any style and do not have a consumer advisory on the menu or posted in the establishment. Owner printed and posted the consumer advisory before the end of the inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no date mark. Employee stated the chicken was cooked on 8/5. Employee placed a date mark on the chicken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen.
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MCDONALDS 1108

30335 S FEDERAL HWY, HOMESTEAD · Dade County

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