Venice, Sarasota County

GOLD RUSH BBQ

661 S TAMIAMI TRL, Venice, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Feb 2, 2026
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-38-4

Detail 24342731

Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. Operator removed and disposed of cracked containers from operation.

16-46-4

Detail 24342730

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.

Jun 17, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

35A-02-7

Detail 23826277

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 13 small flying insects throughout kitchen area, 3 landing on prep table by dish washer area. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23826273

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items items in walk-in cooler. Pulled chicken 4.5 lbs at 48F, Pork belly 5 lbs at 48F, Pineapple cheese bake 10.5 lbs at 46F, BBQ pot pie mix 7lbs at 48F, chicken soup 8.5 lbs at 49F, Milk 1/4 gal at 48F and 1/6 pan of butter cup at Togo window at 76F. All items were voluntarily disposed of by operator. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23826270

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items items in walk-in cooler. Pulled chicken 4.5 lbs at 48F, Pork belly 5 lbs at 48F, Pineapple cheese bake 10.5 lbs at 46F, BBQ pot pie mix 7lbs at 48F, chicken soup 8.5 lbs at 49F, Milk 1/4 gal at 48F and 1/6 pan of butter cup at Togo window at 76F. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23826275

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to wash wet wiping clothes. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23826267

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta, dice onions , pork belly and cooked chicken in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler, 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. Repeat 2-17-25. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23826271

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed handle 1 dead roach on shelf at dry storage area. Operator removed and cleaned shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23826274

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed walk-in cooler employee beverages on prep tables. Repeat 2-17-25. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23826272

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while engaged in food prep. Warning

35B-06-4

Detail 23826276

Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Observed salt bug gun in office. Operator removed salt gun. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23826269

Basic - Observed shelves at dry storage food are have accumulation of soil residues. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23826268

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cooks line. Warning

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 23562682

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meats, cut steaks, cooked vegetables and sauces in walk-in-cooler and cooks line prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23562681

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage of shelf next to dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23562680

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce stored on floor in kitchen and walk-in-cooler. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 23160572

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of med in reach-in-cooler at wait station. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 23160574

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee using bare hard contact with lettuce and tomatoes for sandwich at cooks line. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23160576

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor near dishwasher area. Operator removed roach. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-05-4

Detail 23160579

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23160585

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, pulled pork, pork belly, green beans ands stuffing in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 11-16-23 Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23160580

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 11-16-23. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23160584

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 23160583

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employees drinking while working in food prep area. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23160582

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at cooks line. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 23160578

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken in walk-in-cooler and dishwasher area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23160581

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of chicken base on floor at dry storage area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 11-16-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23160577

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in floor of flour bin. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23160575

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23160570

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at wait stations. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23160573

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not invert or protected. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23160571

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled working containers of flour. Warning

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

41-05-4

Detail 22452241

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment office. Observed operator pesticides from establishment. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22452237

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in Walk-in cooler.

16-37-1

Detail 22452240

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

02C-02-5

Detail 22452242

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pulled beef, chicken salad, turkey, and pork all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

22-20-5

Detail 22452239

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed employee clean ice machine. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22452236

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of bbq sauce on floor in kitchen prep area. Repeat 7-19-23 Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22452238

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in container of standing water at 85° and cooks line. Observed operators remove tongs from service line. Corrected On-Site

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-17-4

Detail 22141612

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed Walk-in cooler shelves rusted. Time Extended

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 16

03D-02-5

Detail 22133860

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk-in cooler the following 5 lbs pulled chicken 47F, pulled pork 64 lbs 47F, pulled beef 30 lbs 45F, pork belly 21 lbs 47F, beef shepherd pie filling 24 lbs 48F all items prepared and cooked more then 24 hour prior never reaching 40F for proper cooling. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22133865

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over deli beef and potato salad in Walk-in cooler. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22133870

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk-in cooler the following 5 lbs pulled chicken 47F, pulled pork 64 lbs 47F, pulled beef 30 lbs 45F, pork belly 21 lbs 47F, beef shepherd pie filling 24 lbs 48F all items prepared and cooked more then 24 hour prior never reaching 40F for proper cooling. All items voluntarily disposed of by operator. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22133862

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray at on cart at bar above food. Observed operator move bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 22133866

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22133867

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22133863

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and fans in kitchen with heavy buildup of dust and grease. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22133861

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones on shelf above cooks line and on prep tables. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22133858

Basic - Exterior door at back of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22133872

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of vegetables and corn batter mix on floor in Walk-in freezer. Observed buckets of bbq sauce on floor in kitchen. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22133857

Basic - In Walk-in cooler 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. Observed operator had staff remove fish from packaging. Repeat 2-10-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22133869

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient temperature thermometer in Walk-in cooler. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 22133871

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22133859

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22133868

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters at wait station not inverted or protected. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22133864

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21773601

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pc at front of cooks line on ice at 54F. Observed employee stated he had removed them from Walk-in cooler 1 hour prior. Observed employee replace ice and add ice to top of butter cups. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21773594

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoke ribs at (110F hot holding)and roast half chicken at (109F hot holding) in hot holding box at end of cooks line. Observed employee adjust heat on holding box recheck temperature 30 minutes later ribs (142F hot holding); chicken (138F hot holding). Repeat 8-23-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21773599

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

11-26-1

Detail 21773598

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed operator has copy of Employee health agreement and is handling out to staff. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21773597

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Repeat 8-23-22 Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 21773596

Basic - 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 in outside Walk-in cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 21773595

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counters throughout kitchen. Observed operator remove all beverages. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21773593

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of pitcher used to scoop bbq from container in Walk-in cooler was in sauce.

02D-01-5

Detail 21773600

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil at cooks line not labeled. Repeat 8-23-22 Repeat Violation

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

03B-01-6

Detail 21297467

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoke ribs at 115F and roast half chicken at 110F in hot holding box at end of cooks line. Observed employee adjust heat on holding box, recheck temperature after 35 minutes ribs at 142F chicken at 139F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21297462

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dispenser hose nozzle for cooking oil pump at fry station soiled with buildup of grease. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled.

22-31-4

Detail 21297463

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted screw on interior of ice machine next to Walk-in cooler.

53B-14-5

Detail 21297470

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 21297471

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin next to Walk-in cooler

36-34-5

Detail 21297465

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers on Inside Walk-in cooler with dust buildup.

14-09-4

Detail 21297464

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at cooks line heavily worn and no longer cleanable.

10-07-4

Detail 21297466

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and utensils in bin of water at 85F on cooks line.

29-08-4

Detail 21297469

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain for AC unit in kitchen with broken pipe.

29-03-4

Detail 21297461

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed drain for AC unit in kitchen with broken pipe. Water draining to floor.

02D-01-5

Detail 21297468

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle not labeled as to content filled with oil.

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 21008982

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dent 10# can of baked beans on can rack. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of can. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21008978

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at front line at 71F. Had been held there for 1 hour as per operator. Observed employee remove butter and place in ice bin Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21008980

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket of sanitizer of prep table above potatoes. Observed employee remove bucket to lower shelf away from food. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21008981

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at front of dishwasher.

29-42-4

Detail 21008979

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

02C-02-5

Detail 21008977

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta, chicken and pork prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours not date marked.

13-03-4

Detail 21008975

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen worker handling food without proper hair restraint. Observed employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21008976

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce on floor in Walk-in cooler, case of vegetables on floor in Walk-in freezer, and buckets of sauce on floor by dry storage area.

Aug 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-10-4

Detail 20426983

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink next to the three compartment sink. Operator removed the tube from inside the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20426982

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf in front of the ware washing machine. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20426980

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the severs station. Emailed hand washing sign to the operator. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 20426984

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler gaskets across from the cook line.

29-20-5

Detail 20426981

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near the office.