Best Western Ambassador Suites
400 Commercial Ct, Venice, FL 34292 · Permanent Food Service · License 6804628
What drove the grade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection1 intermediate, 4 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 21, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottle with white liquid no label underneath the triple sink.
Basic4
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed employee handling food with wrist watch and bracelets.
Code 25, Single-service items: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Observed unwrapped single-service plastic coffee stirrers straws not properly protected at the coffee bar.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Observed no current license displayed. Operator is current and active on our system.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
Due to time lapsed from callback date this callback will be closed administratively.
At the first visit
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Adam Miller through National Registry expired 10/28/2024. The operator stated the training had been renewed. The operator was unable to provide proof of valid training.
Follow-up, Dec 29, 2025More time given
Time extended per Tim Dillon.
Reading this report
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.