Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton
Last inspected:
4805 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton has been issued warnings in three of its last five inspections. The facility averaged 4.5 violations per inspection across 13 total inspections, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared frequently, including employee health reporting (cited in four of the last five inspections), food contact surface violations (cited three times since January 2025), and consumer advisory failures (cited five times since January 2025). The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025 was completed with no further action required, following a pattern where the facility successfully corrected prior violations during callback inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 5 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton last inspected?
- Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton are: Consumer advisory, Single-use items, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton had?
- Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton find?
- Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton was most recently inspected on December 2, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, Ventura's Italian Kitchen on Cortez in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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