VENICE, Sarasota County

FOX LEA CAFE

800 N AUBURN RD, VENICE, FL 34292

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 11, 2026
City
VENICE
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 24143143

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked peppers and onions (48F - Cold Holding) in the double door refrigerator in the kitchen. The operator stated the cooked peppers and onions were removed from the freezer the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the peppers and onions. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24143141

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (60F - Cold Holding) on top of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form. Observed cooked peppers and onions (48F - Cold Holding) in the double door refrigerator in the kitchen. The operator stated the cooked peppers and onions were removed from the freezer the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the peppers and onions. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 24143145

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeding 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 24143144

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

02C-08-5

Detail 24143140

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed multiple thawed potentially hazardous foods not properly marked with the date when removed from the freezer.

05-09-4

Detail 24143139

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit near the grill. The operator placed a thermometer in the cold holding unit. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24143142

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cracked raw shell eggs stored in a container with an old, incorrect date mark. The operator placed a correct date mark on the container. Corrected On-Site

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 23614454

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medicine stored over cheese in the reach in cooler in the storage area. The operator properly stored the medicine. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23614450

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sour cream packages. Observed raw bacon stored over a container of pickles in the reach in cooler in the storage area. The operator properly stored the raw animal foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 23614451

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle a soiled wiping cloth then handle a tortilla without changing gloves. Educated the employee on proper glove protocol. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23614453

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. Observed the ambient temperature of the cooler at 40F. The operator to monitor temperatures. Corrective Action Taken

10-17-4

Detail 23614452

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at the reach in cooler on the cook line. An employee properly stored the knife. Corrected On-Site

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23309577

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over hot dogs in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23309575

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the lettuce has been held for approximately 30 minutes. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower section of the cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 23309576

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer solution at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23309572

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink blocked with an empty sanitizer bucket and food storage container. The operator removed the items from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23309574

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for cooked chicken in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23309573

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water stored on the floor in the kitchen.

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 22679329

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the chicken was cooked the day prior to the inspection. The operator discarded the chicken. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22679328

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw philly meat stored over pesto dressing in the refrigerator in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw philly meat. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22679327

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the chicken was cooked the day prior to the inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22679330

Basic - In-use wet paper towels used under cutting board in the kitchen. The operator discarded the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 22401357

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired certified food manager Nancy Webb 5/8/2018 through ServSafe. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22401356

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the chemical storage area. The operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22401358

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the stand up reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator discarded the employee food. Corrected On-Site

33-38-4

Detail 22401355

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. The operator placed a trash can near the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22060450

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta salad (52F - Cold Holding); cucumber mozzarella and tomato salad (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the front counter. Operator stated the above products have been in the cooler for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved the above products to a different reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 22060448

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Nancy Webb 5/8/2018 through ServSafe.

14-69-4

Detail 22060451

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in cooler at the front counter.

27-10-4

Detail 22060449

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water for the mop sink located in the men's restroom. Repeat Violation

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 21583147

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

14-69-4

Detail 21583146

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in chest freezers. Repeat Violation

27-10-4

Detail 21583149

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water for mop sink in mens room.

23-03-4

Detail 21583148

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black moldlike substance around soda nozzles at dispenser unit.

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

51-11-4

Detail 20925598

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO 2 tanks not secured. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20925601

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle water, employee confirmed over prep table. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20925597

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20925602

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chips on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20925603

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed cabinet freezer with ice build up. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20925599

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 20925600

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters. Repeat Violation

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 20638609

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed suntan spray on counter next to prep sink. Operator relocated to personal item area. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20638607

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured. Operator secured tanks with chain Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 20638608

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in ladies room.

14-69-4

Detail 20638604

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in small chest freezer by door Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20638606

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood vents.. Observed gasket on small reach-in dirty. Repeat Violation

14-20-4

Detail 20638605

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped soiled foil covering bottom shelf of grill table.