Venice, Sarasota County

COTE FRANCE

218 W TAMPA AVE, Venice, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Jun 12, 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 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24621150

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored over cooked meat in the reach in cooler. Operator swapped them. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24621153

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored over dry storages food products in the storage area. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24621151

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 made 4 days ago not date marked. Operator corrected marked it accordingly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 24621152

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup under the oven.

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 24519713

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef stew in 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 from last inspection 3-19-25 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 24519712

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic lid on container of beef stew in reach-in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 24519711

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef tenderloin defrosting on counter in kitchen. Beef was still frozen and had been out for 1 hour per operator statement. Operator moved beef to container to defrost under cold running water at prep sink. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 23642025

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed foie gras, créme bulee and chicken prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 11-7-24

29-25-4

Detail 23642023

Basic - Cracked, broken or missing grease trap lid. Observed grease trap is missing plug on top of trap.

36-64-5

Detail 23642024

Basic - Objectionable odors coming from grease trap under counter by handwashing sink in kitchen.

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 23341672

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and chicken over bag of onions in reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23341674

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over crepes in reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23341673

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 foir gras, ham and cheese opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

Detail 23341671

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated onions, and cooked meat prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-07-4

Detail 22603058

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line. Observed operator remove beverage. Corrected On-Site

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03G-50-1

Detail 22422040

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cook and chill lamb shanks in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging after 48 hours in reach-in cooler at 38F cold holding,operator does not have a HACCP plan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed cook and beef burgundy in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging after 48 hours in reach-in cooler at 38F cold holding,operator does not have a HACCP plan. Time Extended

03G-54-1

Detail 22422041

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed cook and chill lamb shanks in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging after 48 hours in reach-in cooler at 38F cold holding,operator does not have a HACCP plan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed cook and beef burgundy in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging after 48 hours in reach-in cooler at 38F cold holding,operator does not have a HACCP plan. Time Extended

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03F-02-5

Detail 22228837

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 pan of butter on counter at cooks line without time mark on it. Observed operator stated butter was removed from reach-in cooler 1 hour prior. Observed operator mark time on butter. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22228834

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22228836

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator could not provide copy of Time as a Control sheet. Email operater new blank copy of Time as a Control sheet. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 22228840

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cook and chill lamb shanks in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging after 48 hours in reach-in cooler at 38F cold holding,operator does not have a HACCP plan. Warning

03G-06-5

Detail 22228835

Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen packaging of cooked lamb shanks was labeled but was not on contract back and was hard to read. Warning

03G-54-1

Detail 22228839

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed cook and chill lamb shanks in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging after 48 hours in reach-in cooler at 38F cold holding,operator does not have a HACCP plan. Warning

06-08-5

Detail 22228838

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed fish thawing in 3 compartment sink under barely running warm water. Observed operator increase flow of cold running water for proper thawing process. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21754018

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef and shell eggs over cooked vegetables and fish in reach-in cooler at cooks area. Repeat 8-19-22

02C-03-5

Detail 21754016

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 cheese, cream and crepes all opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

16-62-1

Detail 21754014

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

05-08-4

Detail 21754011

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21754013

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, sauce and soup in reach-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 8-19-22.

53B-14-5

Detail 21754019

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.

13-03-4

Detail 21754017

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

36-73-4

Detail 21754015

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cabinet area containing grease trap soiled with accumulation of debris.

36-64-5

Detail 21754012

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed foul odor coming from cabinet area containing grease trap, under hand wash sink counter.

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 21289864

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed body lotion on shelf above prep table. Observed operator remove lotion.

08A-05-6

Detail 21289862

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over soup in reach-in cooler at storage area. Observed operator move fish to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 21289866

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork and duck over raw fish in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Observed operator rearrange item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21289861

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at make table soiled.

02C-02-5

Detail 21289865

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and fish cut and prepped onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21289863

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at make table heavily worn.

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21012233

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed raw duck over container of cooked rice in reach-in cooler by stove. Observed employee move duck to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-17-6

Detail 21012232

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken removed from original packaging stored over cheese and meat pate' in reach-in freezer in back storage room. Repeat Violation

11-01-5

Detail 21012229

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).

02C-02-5

Detail 21012228

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

27-16-4

Detail 21012227

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at hand sink not working.

14-01-5

Detail 21012226

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in flour bin dry storage.

24-05-4

Detail 21012230

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean whisks and spatulas not inverted and stored with service side up.

08B-38-4

Detail 21012231

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of potatoes on floor in dry storage area.

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20535050

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over onion soup inside the reach in cooler at the storage room. Operator placed raw beef under the onion soup. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 20535047

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork wrapped saran wrap stored over frozen soup. Operator placed the raw pork on the bottom shelf to separate by proper cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 20535049

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook got from the kitchen to the stored room to grab items and then proceed to prep food. Advised cook that when changing tasks that gloves need to be discarded. Then advised cook that hands need to be properly washed and then place on new gloves. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20535052

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook beef in the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator placed date mark on the container of cooked beef. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20535051

Basic - Employee cell phone, wallet and keys stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator placed items in sixth pan and placed under the counter. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20535048

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