How many health inspections has VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ had?

VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ has had 10 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ ever been shut down?

No, VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ?

The most frequently cited violations at VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ are: Consumer advisory, Single-use items, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ

4805 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton, FL 34210

Manatee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: VENTURASCORTEZ LLC · License: SEA5105974

VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ in Bradenton, FL has 10 inspections on record with 44 total violations (4.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

10Inspections

44Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 17, 2025

Inspection History (10)

Jan 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Apr 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jun 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

May 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 1, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Manatee County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ had?: VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ has had 10 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ ever been shut down?: No, VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ?: The most frequently cited violations at VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ON CORTEZ are: Consumer advisory, Single-use items, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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