Ventura's Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar
6814 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228 · Permanent Food Service · License 5104575
What drove the grade
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 9 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 9, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed their sanitizer bucket at 450ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed 4 unlabeled chemical spray bottles unlabeled in the establishment. Operator labeled them.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired A Ventura.
Basic1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed the top of their dish machine with debris buildup.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.