Venice

772 East 149 Street, Bronx, NY 10455

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Venice appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

“Single service article not provided” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Feb 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Oct 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Venice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Venice on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Venice?

Across the inspection record, “single service article not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Venice.

How does Venice compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Venice most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Venice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Venice have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Venice 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 Venice inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Venice is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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