Asaro's of Venice
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
37
Score
Across the available record, Asaro's of Venice has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Asaro's of Venice was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 20 violations to closer to 15 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink in bar”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Observed a bottle of advil medication above prep table on cool line. The manager removed the bottle of advil. **Corrected On-Site**
41-22-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated shrimp over ready to eat lobster in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the lobster on top shelf above the raw marinated shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in prep sink on cook line. Manager educated cook to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager the Time As Public Health DBPR form 5022-090 for Pizza Slices. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bin door off hinges.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit in prep station near dishwashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
37
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed the sanitizer dispensing tube at the three compartment sink submerged in water. The operator removed the tube from the water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-44-4
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 an employee handle ready to eat cannoli shells with bare hands.
09-01-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pizza tin covering the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator removed the pizza tin. * **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap for the handwashing sink in the cook line. Observed no soap for the handwashing sink at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for calamari in a reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and microwave door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container on the cook line.
33-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a black mold like substance on a ceiling tile in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at the server station. The operator properly stored the employee beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on a food prep table at the salad station. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
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 a food prep table at the salad station. The operator properly stored the cell phones. Observed an employee cooler stored in the reach in cooler at the server station. The operator properly the cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use scoop stored in 97F standing water near the server bread station. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at shared dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open shared dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
22
Sep 6, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked tomato sauce (50F - Cooling); cooked sausage (48F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the above potentially hazardous foods were prepared the day prior. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked tomato sauce (50F - Cooling); cooked sausage (48F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the above potentially hazardous foods were prepared the day prior. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary sanitizer in the three compartment sink at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on the cook line nearest the walk in cooler and behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers of detergent stored in front of the handwashing sink in the dish area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink in front of the expo line in the kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available for the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sinks near the pizza counter, the dish area, and behind the bar. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink near the pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Observed the operator with a lit cigarette in the dry storage area.
12B-10-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation behind the front counter pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in-use spatula and knives stored between equipment in the kitchen. The operator removed the utensils and placed in the dish area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
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 bread crumbs not stored above the food in the prep area. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils 98F standing water at the salad station. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Observed fly swatter stored hanging in the kitchen. The operator removed the fly swatters. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-06-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at multiple handwashing sinks in the kitchen and the pizza station.
33-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the shared dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for blue cheese crumbles at the salad station. The operator removed the ramekin. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris behind the cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a ceiling tile above the dry storage area soiled with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Containers of pizza dough stored under a paper towel dispenser near the pizza station.
08B-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage store on the cutting board at the center reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee cell phones stored on food preparation areas in the kitchen.
40-06-5
16
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw veal stored over ready to eat stuffed mushrooms in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw veal. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the dish area blocked with soiled dishes. Observed the handwashing sink behind the front counter blocked by a tray of garlic knots. The operator cleared the hand sinks of obstruction. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 9/2018.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap on the cook line.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for blue cheese crumbles at the salad station. The operator removed the portion cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container near the handwashing sink on the cook line.
33-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above the salad station.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a ceiling tile above the dry storage area with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on the cook line and on the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the reach in cooler at the wait station. The operator properly stored the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a wristwatch. The employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation behind the front counter and in the kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container of minestrone in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 84F standing water at the salad station. The operator removed the utensils from the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed metal utensils stored between a food prep table and the wall in the prep area. The operator placed the utensils in the dish area for sanitization. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
21
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on the mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. Observed marinara sauce stored in chemical buckets in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the marinara sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-32-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed marinara sauce stored in chemical buckets in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the marinara sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the interior of the ice machine.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pizza tins blocking access to the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator removed the pizza tins. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottles stored inside the handwashing sink behind the bar. The operator removed the bottles from the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink on the cook line. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed an accumulation of debris on top of the dishmachine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles used as scoops in multiple food products throughout the kitchen. The operator removed the bowls from the food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile above the dry storage area soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 85F in the salad prep area. The operator removed the utensils for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for the sink behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverages in the reach in cooler at the wait station. The operator properly stored the employee beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
29
Mar 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker for the faucet at the mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date marking on tags for clams and mussels. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: Observed no new tags from previous inspection. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile in dry storage area soiled with black black mold like substance like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave door on the cook line in poor repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket on the reach in freezer on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in cooler non cook line. Operator properly stored raw products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop for flour in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl from flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile in dry storage area soiled with black black mold like substance like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use cups stored on floor in kitchen prep area. Operator properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pizza sauce not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asaro's of Venice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asaro's of Venice on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asaro's of Venice?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink in bar” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Asaro's of Venice.
Has Asaro's of Venice's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Asaro's of Venice have averaged around 15 violations per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Asaro's of Venice means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Asaro's of Venice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Asaro's of Venice is inspected around two times per year on average.
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