Cassariano Italian Eatery
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Cassariano Italian Eatery, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Venice restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna, pasta, desserts, sauces, and cooked beef in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler 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. Repeat 9-23-24 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat 9-23-24 **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. observed utensils in 85°F water at cook line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat 9-23-24 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
82
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Voltarine muscle relaxer cream on prep table. Repeat 12-6-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw veal chops over fresh mozzarella in reach-in-cooler. Repeat 12-6-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
11-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomato sauce, cut vegetables, cooked sausage and cut tomatoes prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles of oils wines and water at cooks line all items unlabeled. Observed working containers of sugar and powder sugar at prep area and storage shelves all items unlabeled. Repeat 12-6-23 **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On utensils at cooks line in standing 85F water. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at back kitchen prep table. Repeat 12-6-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. On clean equipment by handwashing sink at cooks line under soap dispenser and in splash zone of handwashing sink. Repeat 12-6-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-27-4
41
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on shelf by kitchen entrance over clean plates and silverware, observed can of wd-40 on shelf by back prep table over cans of food and clean equipment. Observed operator remove chemicals for proper storage.Repeat 8-21-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb burgers over sauces and cheese in reach-in cooler. Observed operator move raw lamb to lower shelf for proper storage. Repeat 8-21-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on back prep table.
41-07-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed case of Raid pesticide cans in employee bathroom and more cans in dry storage area bet kitchen and back dining room. Repeat 8-21-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at wait staff station by kitchen. Repeat 8-21-23 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employees bottle of water at prep table on top of cutting boards and gator aid bottle on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean equipment and bottles of oils and spices stored next to hand wash sink under soap and paper towel dispensers. Observed operator move all items from under soap and towel dispensers. Repeat 8-21-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers and bottles of oils, wines, spices, and flour at cooks line and prep line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on wall above prep table and shelf of clean pots.
35B-02-4
41
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
21
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date. Observed reduced oxygen packages not date marked. Observed operator stated items were packaged today. Informed operator of proper date marking procedures.
03G-07-5
High Priority - 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 sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Observed operator prime machine and check sanitizer. Recheck machine after operator corrected issues sanitizer level at 50 parts per million. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork, beef and duck over cut vegetables,cheese and sauce in reach-in cooler at prep area.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage ad reference material.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef, sauce, cooked pasta, and rice balls all made onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at wait staff shelves next to kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cassariano Italian Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cassariano Italian Eatery on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cassariano Italian Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cassariano Italian Eatery.
How does Cassariano Italian Eatery compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Cassariano Italian Eatery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 78.
Has Cassariano Italian Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cassariano Italian Eatery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cassariano Italian Eatery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cassariano Italian Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cassariano Italian Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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