T J CARNEY'S

Name: T J CARNEY'S
Address: 231 W VENICE AVE, VENICE, FL, 342852002, US
Rating: 76.1

231 W VENICE AVE, VENICE, FL 342852002

License #6800062

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76.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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T J CARNEY'S in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 7 critical, 5 major, 10 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on March 23, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on March 24, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Inspection History

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Emergency Order Callback Complied
[31A-09-4] Observed hand wash sink at wait staff area in kitchen still blocked by electrical cords and drain hose running across sink.
[36-27-5] Observed wall at end of cooks line have been cleaned some but are still soiled with grease and food debris.
[14-09-4] Observed cutting boards are still worn.

Emergency order recommended
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 78F on cooks line.
[11-05-4] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Reviewed reporting responsibilities with operator.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at wait staff area in kitchen walk by electrical cords and drain hose..
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked corned beef in walk-in cooler. Repeat from last inspection 11-7-25
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at end of cooks line by grill area heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe shelves in beer cooler with mold-like substance growth on them. Observe production walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings in storage closet at back hall. Droppings were on floor with 10 being on shelves and on top of sealed cases of single service soufflé cups.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can WD-40 on shelf at cooks line above food prep area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Observed spray bottle of Febreze air freshener on shelf under microwave next to bread and clean equipment.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs and corned beef in walk-in cooler and cooks line Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters at wait staff area of kitchen not inverted or protected. Observed cases of single serve soufflé cup stored on floor on back storage closet and outside storage room.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave in prep kitchen area is worn and has peeling paint on inside of microwave.

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