T J Carney's
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at T J Carney's, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Venice restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Observed hand wash sink at wait staff area in kitchen still blocked by electrical cords and drain hose running across sink. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards at cooks line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Observed cutting boards are still worn. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Observed wall at end of cooks line have been cleaned some but are still soiled with grease and food debris. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Mar 23, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - 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 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks along back wall and ceiling of storage closet at back hall of restaurant. **Warning**
35A-18-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Reviewed reporting responsibilities with operator. **Warning**
11-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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.. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked 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. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - 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. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting boards at cooks line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave in prep kitchen area is worn and has peeling paint on inside of microwave. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - 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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 78F on cooks line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - 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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
20
Nov 18, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed dishwasher machine at bar at Observed dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry. **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast over cooked chicken wing in reach-in cooler at cooks line cooks line. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 2 half pans cooked pasta at cooks line and walk-in cooler date marked 10-31-25. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 half pans cooked pasta at cooks line and walk-in cooler date marked 10-31-25. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves of walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed floor build of grease on vent hood at cooks line. **Warning**
36-34-5
50
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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 butter portions and slice tomatoes at waitstaff area of cooks line not properly time marked. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced cheese and ham in reach-in-cooler opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by wait station in kitchen. Repeat 7-16-24 **Repeat Violation**
31B-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.
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. Email operator new copy of Time Control Sheet.
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl use as scoop in flour bin. Repeat 7-16-24 **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
55
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and behind equipment in kitchen. Observed Walk-in cooler floor soiled under shelfs and buildup in tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Observed operator has done some cleaning but floors and equipment still have soiled buildup. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in Walk-in cooler next to Walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Objectionable odors in Walk-in cooler next to Walk-in freezer has been reduced but is still present. **Time Extended**
36-64-5
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine at bar 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. Instructed operator to use kitchen dishwasher till bar dishwasher is repaired. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 20 quqrts of Beef Shepard pie filling in Walk-in cooler at 57F. Operator stated it was made the day before more then 24 hours prior and placed into Walk-in cooler. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of beef shepherd pie filling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall near hand wash sink by dishwasher area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 20 quarts of Beef Shepard pie filling in Walk-in cooler at 57F. Operator stated it was made the day before more then 24 hours prior and placed into Walk-in cooler. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of beef shepherd pie filling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in kitchen soiled. Observed holder for soda gun nozzle at bar with mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
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 in mens room. **Warning**
31B-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 operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 10-18-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ribs, beef shepherd pie filling, and soup all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in Walk-in cooler next to Walk-in freezer. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed em beverages on counters throughout kitchen. Observed operator move beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and behind equipment in kitchen. Observed Walk-in cooler floor soiled under shelfs and buildup in tiles. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at wait station in kitchen. Repeat 10-18-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance on hose line and walls on beer Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
26
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink at bar. Observed employee move sanitizer bucket. Repeat 12-1-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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 operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of reach-in cooler make table at grill station cracked and split with insulation exposed and held together with duct tape.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of soil and glass ware on floor behind soda machine at wait station.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauerkraut and pickles stored on floor Walk-in cooler. Repeat 12-1-22 **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
31B-04-4
45
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at wait station by kitchen door with colander in it. Observed operator empty sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at wait station by kitchen door used to dump dirty drink glasses.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed operator did not have advisory post or marked on new menus. Observed operator print and post copy of advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pastas, ribs, soups, and stews made onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce on floor in Walk-in cooler produce cooler. Observed cases of bag in a box soda on floor in back storage area. Repeat 5-3-22 **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
64
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was T J Carney's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at T J Carney's on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at T J Carney's?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at T J Carney's.
How does T J Carney's compare to other restaurants in Venice?
T J Carney's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has T J Carney's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at T J Carney's have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at T J Carney's 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 T J Carney's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, T J Carney's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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