Kendo
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
18
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Kendo, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 7, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 12 violations to closer to 16 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walk-in cooler shelves have heavy rust”, showing up three times.
Kendo's latest score of 18 falls below the Venice average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
18
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed open can of hoisin sauce and open can of baby corn in walk-in-cooler with mold-like-substance. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and shrimp in walk-in-cooler over sauces and sprouts. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in-cooler over green onions, open can of hoisin sauce and open can of baby corn. Repeat 2-21-24 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw scallops and shrimp in reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
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. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165
11-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at bar soiled. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operator Employee Health Agreement in multiple languages.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cut fish, chicken, meat and shrimp in walk-in-freezer prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
02C-04-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk-in-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service paper goods stored in employee restroom.
25-05-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have heavy rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bucket of sprout and sauces placed below soiled rusted shelves in walk-in-cooler not covered. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
08B-12-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks at back of kitchen not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counters.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employees drinking beverages in food preparation areas.
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor in walk-in-cooler is in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in-cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed boxes of soda in a bag stored in employee restroom.
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce, buckets of ginger and jugs of oil stored on floor in kitchen and pot of stock on floor in walk-in-cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoops use to serve cooked rice stored in standing 85F water. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
14
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and fish over unwashed bag of carrots. Observed operator move all items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp and scallops in reach-in cooler. Operator move items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as on hand scoop in crispy topping by sushi bar. Observed operator remove plastic container. Repeat 12-13-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee beverages on shelf at cooks line.
12B-04-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed sticky fly tape hanging above food prep area in kitchen. Observed operator remove fly tape. Repeat 12-13-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. observed utensils in standing water, 68°F at grill station. Observed operator remove items from use and dump water. Repeat12-13-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4
61
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-7-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Sep 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 10 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed the following items above food bottle of ibuprofen on cooks line and crazy glue on shelf at sushi bar. Observed employee remove both items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment under sink at bar. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork, chicken and shrimp over pot of beef stock and bin of vegetable in Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice not time marked, employee stated was made 3 hours and marked time appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu does not identify which items are covered by consumer advisory. Repeat 10-7-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dishwasher area and bar area hand wash sinks. Observed employee replace paper towels at dishwasher area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at dishwasher area and bar area hand wash sinks. **Warning**
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 for sushi rice. Repeat 10-7-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed meats and fish prepared onsite stored in Walk-in freezer not date marked properly. Repeat 10-7-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen at cooks line. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line and prep table soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at dishwasher area blocked full of bucket lids. Observed employee remove lids **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable cutting boards at cooks line and prep tables worn and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cooks line and sushi bar. Repeat 10-7-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at hand wash sink at bar missing. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled with accumulation of debris in Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment at cooks line. Observed employee remove knife. Repeat 10-7-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 78F at cooks line **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat 10-7-2 **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items at cooks line and sushi bar not inverted or protected. Observed employee invert items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
11
Oct 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kendo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kendo on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kendo?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves have heavy rust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kendo.
How does Kendo compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Kendo most recently scored 18 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Kendo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kendo have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kendo 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 Kendo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kendo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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