Sharky's on the Pier, Fins at Sharky's & Snook Haven Awarded the FRLA Seal of Commitment

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1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, 941-488-1456

Venice Pier Group, which operates waterfront dining destinations Sharky’s on the Pier, Fins at Sharky’s and Snook Haven in Venice, Fla., has been awarded the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Seal of Commitment, a respected health, safety and sanitation honor. The Seal of Commitment is the FRLA’s highest designation for hospitality safety and sanitation standards. Bearing this seal is Sharky’s, Fins and Snook Haven’s pledge to their employees, guests and community that each restaurant meets and exceeds the FRLA’s designated health, safety and sanitation standards. Less than 70 restaurants in the state of Florida have received this recognition, and the Venice Pier Group restaurants are the first to receive this honor in Venice. 

“We have always believed safety and sanitation within Venice Pier Group to be a top priority and have held our standards well above the requirements of the industry,” said Justin Pachota, President of Venice Pier Group. The FRLA Seal of Commitment achievement comes on the heels of the Venice Pier Group restaurants being recognized as the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year in the Hospitality and Tourism category. “This is just another way for the public to know that where they are eating has been certified as the highest level of cleanliness.” “The training provided not only focuses on the importance of safety and sanitation but also on how to create a great experience for our guests while managing those priorities,” said Pachota. “It reminds all of us our every action towards each individual can impact the guest and each other.”

Sharky's is open seven days a week from 11:30am to 10pm.

1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, 941-488-1456

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