THE SODA FOUNTAIN

Name: THE SODA FOUNTAIN
Address: 349 W VENICE AVE, VENICE, FL, 34285, US
Rating: 66.1

349 W VENICE AVE, VENICE, FL 34285

License #6804373

66.1 Grade F / 100

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THE SODA FOUNTAIN in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 4 critical, 8 major, 9 minor.

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[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of oil not properly date marked labeled.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in kitchen and front counter. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26
[11-05-4] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen cooks area. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza at kitchen counter not properly date marked time marked. Employee started it had been prepared 45 min prior and then properly marked time for then.
[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 portions of lasagna in reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed one Certified Food Manager Ferdinand Marino expired 6-12-25 Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on counter over spices and single service items. Repeat from last inspection 1-29-26. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.

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