Le Petit Jardin Café

1500 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292 · Permanent Food Service · License 6805266

D
Grade D
Safety score 66 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.High priority · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 15 routine inspection
    4 high priority (2 fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate, 1 basic
    -34
  • Safety score66

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

10 violations found
  1. First visitOct 15, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    10 violations found:

    • 4 High priority
    • 5 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority4

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

      Observed coleslaw (45°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46°F - Cold Holding); roast beef (45°F - Cold Holding); milk (51°F - Cold Holding); quiche (45°F - Cold Holding. Operator discarded all the food out of temperature during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.

      Observed chicken salad stored inside the reach in cooler without date mark. As per the operator, chicken salad was prepared on Monday.

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed coleslaw (45°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46°F - Cold Holding); roast beef (45°F - Cold Holding); milk (51°F - Cold Holding); quiche (45°F - Cold Holding. Operator discarded all the food out of temperature during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Observed a windex spray bottle next to the coffee machine.

    Intermediate5

    • Code 11, Employee health: 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.

      Observed Alexandra, Oliver and Debra with no employee reporting agreement. Operator was provided electronically with the form to be filled out by every employee.

      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.

      Observed no vomit/diarrhea clean-up plan/poster posted. Operator was provided electronically with poster.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      Observed no chemical test kit available at time of inspection. Operator stated will order new chemical test kit.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed employee washing coffee pot at the hand wash sink by the coffee station.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Alexandra and Oliver with no proof of required food handlers training. Operator was provided with guidance during inspection on obtaining the required food handlers training.

    Basic1

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

      Observed no choking poster posted. Operator was provided electronically with the choking poster to post.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Employee health2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food out of temperature1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Chemicals and toxic substances1
Other sanitary and safe operation1