Mon Ami Cafe
1740 E Venice Ave Ste 19, Venice, FL 34292 · Permanent Food Service · License 6805088
What drove the grade
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 13 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 13, 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
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed two cans of household insecticide on a shelve on top of the mop sink located in kitchen area. The operator removed the insecticide cans out of the establishment.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
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.
Operator was not aware of employee reporting form required. Operator was provided with the form and printed and signed on site for all staff and himself during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed paper towel device equipped with paper towels unable to dispense paper towel properly at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
Basic2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed employees open beverage in front of the hand wash sink at the front counter area. Observed employee open beverage on a shelf with dry goods by the back door in the kitchen area. The operator properly stored the employee beverage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed no scoop handles containers inside floor package underneath prep table in the kitchen area. The operator removed the no handle dispensing device from the flour.
Fixed on the spot
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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.