Venice, Sarasota County

VENICE ISLAND COFFEE

200 MIAMI AVE W, Venice, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
May 28, 2026
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

May 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

02C-01-5

Detail 24596942

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken salad prepared on site date marked 5/19 in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the chicken salad. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 24596944

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed chicken salad prepared on site date marked 5/19 in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the chicken salad. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24596943

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 6/2024.

03F-10-5

Detail 24596941

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for butter held under time as public health control. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 24596940

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored with packaged wraps/tortillas in the kitchen. The cell phone was properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 23879398

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at front counter dishwasher at 000 ppm. Operator replaced empty sanitizer bottle and retested it at 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23879397

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic wrapped sleeves of single service cups on shelf in employee restroom.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 23488027

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over croissants in reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

41-10-4

Detail 23488026

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed aloe sunburn lotion in reach-in-cooler over and next to food. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 23111105

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter by kitchen. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23111104

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-03-4

Detail 22537977

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

21-10-4

Detail 22537978

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cooks line

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

41-05-4

Detail 22345988

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of pesticide spray under hand wash sink at front counter.

03F-02-5

Detail 22345983

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pitcher of creamer at self service counter missing time mark. Employee stated creamer was placed at counter 3 hours prior. Observed employee mark time on pitch. Repeat 3-13-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22345985

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle over clean equipment on counter at wait staff area

02C-03-5

Detail 22345986

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed package of cheese and cold cuts that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

16-37-1

Detail 22345984

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

21-12-4

Detail 22345987

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at kitchen and front counter.

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 9

03F-02-5

Detail 21850371

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed container of butter at cooks area not time marked. Observed operator stated i was put out 2 hours prior and operator time marked it accordingly. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21850364

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 operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21850369

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed small cutting board at cooks line soiled. Observed operator dispose of cutting board Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21850368

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed jug in hand wash sink by dishwasher area. Observed Repeat 8-23-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21850370

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. Email operator employee health agreement Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 21850365

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator did not have time as a control sheets even though they are doing time as a control. Email operator time as a control sheets. Repeat 8-23-22. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 21850367

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat 8-23-22 Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21850363

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board at cooks line heavily worn. Observed dispose of cutting board Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21850366

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage and food on shelf above toaster and on prep table by microwave.

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 12

41-10-4

Detail 21295897

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle over food at rack next to reach-in freezer. Observed employee move chemicals to floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21295904

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open packages of cheese opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21295896

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed equipment in hand sink at wait staff station by coffee machine. Observed employee remove items. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21295899

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of butter. Observed creamer at counter at 45F. Observed employee remove creamer. Reviewed time as a control with operator and sent Time as a control sheet. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21295900

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21295903

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken salad in reach-in cooler made more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21295894

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on shelf above clean equipment at wait station by coffee grinder. Observed employee move beverages to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21295893

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food without hair restraints. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21295895

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on make table reach-in coolers and freezer. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 21295901

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21295902

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth keep on counter between use. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 21295898

Basic - utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up next to flat top grill. Warning

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21074210

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer level 000 parts per million. Observed operator set up 3 compartment sink for ware washing and sanitation. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-2

Detail 21074215

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator renewed license online. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21074212

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs next cheese and over cut vegetables in reach-in cooler. Observed employee move eggs to bottom shelf of reach-in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21074209

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on counter next toaster at 62F. Observed employee move butter to reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 21074214

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed coleslaw and buttermilk opened more then 24hours prior as stated by employee, not date marked. Repeat Violation

08B-37-4

Detail 21074211

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bags of sugar and spices stored in bathroom behind office area.

25-18-4

Detail 21074213

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed cases of single service containers on shelves in bathroom behind office.

Dec 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-29-4

Detail 20713696

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed team member grab paper from the floor and proceeded to place on gloves. Operator had team member to discard gloves, wash hands and place on new gloves. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20713694

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over boiled eggs and shredded carrots in the reach in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs under the boiled eggs and shredded carrots. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 20713692

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.

02C-03-5

Detail 20713695

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening on container of buttermilk.

36-24-5

Detail 20713693

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed three compartment sink separated from the wall.

Aug 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.