Villani + Co

19790 Wellen Park Blvd, Suite 101, Venice, FL 34293

Italian

Last inspected: May 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Villani + Co has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent visit was on May 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Venice facility scores 78, putting Villani + Co on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 7, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of spray lubricant on shelf above food prep area by microwave.

41-10-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patties over fish in cooks line cooler draw. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Mar 18, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Water leaking from pipe under dishwasher.

29-11-4

Basic - Observed ceiling vent in wait staff area soiled with accumulated dust. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

36-34-5

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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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 lobster in cooks line reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ob chemical spray bottles hanging on ack at dishwasher area over clean equipment. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat 10-19-23 **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverages food preparation areas. Repeat 10-19-23. Observed operator remove beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on shelf above 3 compartment sink.

14-38-4

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked mussel in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Observed employee move beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter next to microwave.

12B-07-4

Mar 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Villani + Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Villani + Co on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Villani + Co?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Villani + Co.

How does Villani + Co compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Villani + Co most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 78.

Has Villani + Co's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Villani + Co have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Villani + Co means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Villani + Co inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Villani + Co is inspected around three times per year on average.

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