Venice, Sarasota County

FOOD + BEER

301 S TAMIAMI TRL, Venice, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jun 2, 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.

Jun 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 24604065

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24604066

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: Time Extended

May 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 24599874

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager is placing ice on all raw products. Observed raw chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (46F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager placed all raw products on ice. Observed white rice (49F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager discarded white rice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24599872

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24599873

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line ambient temperature 47F. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 46F. Warning

32-12-6

Detail 24599875

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24599871

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 11Total: 11

36-32-5

Detail 24013030

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling of outdoor beer cooler is in disrepair and showing signs of leakage.

36-34-5

Detail 24013034

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

12B-07-4

Detail 24013029

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle on shelf above cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat 12-16-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24013028

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at dishwasher area, clean storage rack are put away wet nesting.

36-73-4

Detail 24013031

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler are heavily soiled with grease, soil and food debris under equipment and shelves.

08B-47-4

Detail 24013035

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. observe shelf in walk-in cooler is broken and no longer 6 inches off the floor.

08B-38-4

Detail 24013037

Basic - Food stored on floor. observed jugs of oil on floor and dry storage area.

10-20-4

Detail 24013027

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 24013032

Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at dishwasher area clean equipment rack.

14-17-4

Detail 24013036

Basic - Walk-in cooler and beer cooler shelves have rust that has pitted the surface.

22-16-4

Detail 24013033

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-01-5

Detail 23425019

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as scoop in seasoned flour bin at cooks line

12B-07-4

Detail 23425020

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shel at end of cooks line above food. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03F-02-5

Detail 22988668

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 flavored butters at cooks line not time marked. Employee stated butter was put on cooks line 45 minutes prior and then marked time accordingly. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22988667

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at wait station. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 22988670

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 3-12-24 Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22988666

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 3-12-24 Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22988669

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dishwasher area. Repeat 3-12-24 Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22988665

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.

Mar 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-26-1

Detail 22712660

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. No signed copies of Employee Health Agreement available at time of inspection. Observed operator had staff sign Employee Health Agreement. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 22712662

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 11-17-23 Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22712659

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 11-17-23 Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22712657

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter and shelf at cooks line. Repeat 11-17-23 Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22712661

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat 11-17-23 Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 22712658

Basic - Old food stuck to clean pans at dish rack. Repeat 11-17-23 Repeat Violation

Nov 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 22455723

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area and bar. Repeat 7-26-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-18: Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at dishwasher area. Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 22455724

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 7-26-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-18: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Time Extended

16-48-4

Detail 22455722

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils at dishwasher area clean pan rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-18: Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils at dishwasher area clean pan rack. Time Extended

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 22454030

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee twice fail to wash hands before putt on gloves, after handling raw food. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22454024

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 small flying insects at end of bar by beer taps. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22454034

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties in reach-in cooler at cooks line over tzatziki sauce and roasted tomatoes. Observed operator move patties to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22454031

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over fish at grill station cooler draw. Observed operator arrange food for proper storage. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22454032

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area and bar. Repeat 7-26-23 Repeat Violation Warning

16-03-4

Detail 22454025

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 7-26-23 Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22454027

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 7-26-23 Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22454029

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in seasoned flour bin at bottom of cooks line. Warning

24-27-4

Detail 22454026

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed open plastic containers of wing sauce next to hand wash sink exposed to splashing from hand washing. Repeat 7-6-23 Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22454028

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation station at cooks line. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 22454021

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from plastic water bottle having to remove and replace cap, while preparing food at cooks line. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22454022

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at clean pan rack at dishwasher area. Warning

16-48-4

Detail 22454023

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils at dishwasher area clean pan rack. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22454033

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at dishwasher area clean pan rack. Warning

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-24-4

Detail 22152129

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area at wait station by soda machine.

03F-02-5

Detail 22152133

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 seasoned butter on cooks line not time marked. Operator stated it was removed from cooler 2 hours prior and time marked the food correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22152124

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar with mold-like substance.

31A-11-4

Detail 22152127

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used to rinse out bucket.

03F-10-5

Detail 22152126

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment did not have completed Time as a Control sheet at time of inspection.

41-17-4

Detail 22152131

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Repeat 3-1-23 Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 22152125

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 3-1-23 Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22152128

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

24-27-4

Detail 22152132

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed containers of sauces on counter of cooks line next to hand wash sink. Repeat 3-1-23 Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22152130

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or protected.

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 14Total: 22

50-17-3

Detail 21820639

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21820640

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties over cooked beef in reach-in cooler draw at cooks line. Observed employee rearrange items to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21820649

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at cooks line counter 2 quarts of each of the following:apple cinnamon butter (73F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (74F - Cold Holding); Truffle butter (74F - Cold Holding); Wing station make table: ; chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); sweet potato tater tots (64F - Cold Holding) Observed operator stat all items had been taken out of Walk-in cooler this morning at 9 am more then 4 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all items. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21820643

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 40F degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooks line counter 2 quarts of each of the following:apple cinnamon butter (73F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (74F - Cold Holding); Truffle butter (74F - Cold Holding); Wing station make table: ; chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); sweet potato tater tots (64F - Cold Holding) Observed operator stat all items had been taken out of Walk-in cooler this morning at 9 am more then 4 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all items Warning

16-32-5

Detail 21820647

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in dish machine. Observed establishment only had ammonia test kit for chlorine sanitizer dishwasher. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21820637

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 Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21820638

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

41-17-4

Detail 21820634

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed un chemical spray bottles at dishwasher area. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 21820651

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21820635

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle bowl as scoop in tub of flour mix and metal ramekin in bacon jam both at cooks line. Warning

24-27-4

Detail 21820648

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed hot sauce and butters on cooks line expos to splashing fro hand wash sink. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 21820636

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 at cooks line reach-in cooler. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21820655

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on cooks line next to microwave and clean pan shelf at dishwasher area.Observed operator remove beverages. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21820645

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and radio on shelf above cooks line. Observed employee purse on ry storage shelf on top of food. Observed operator remove all items Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21820654

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed prep cooks prepping food without hair restraints. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21820641

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease and food debris under cooks line equipment. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 21820642

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic tub in Walk-in cooler full of par cooked fries. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21820646

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil at cooks line, pickle bucket in Walk-in cooler and tub of cut par cooked fries in Walk-in cooler all item stored on floor. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21820653

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at wait station soda machine and bar. Observed operator move scoop to proper storage. Corrective Action Taken Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21820652

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21820650

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at cooks line. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21820644

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of assorted sauces and butter flavor oils at cooks line unlabeled. Warning

Oct 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.