VENICE, Sarasota County

SNOWBIRDS GRILL

4167 S TAMIAMI TRL, VENICE, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
May 19, 2026
City
VENICE
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24583529

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hoods with a grease build up.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 23977510

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled and has heavy accumulation of debris and grease behind cooks line equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed floor and area behind cook line equipment still in need of cleaning at time of inspection Time Extended

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23974161

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage raw shell eggs in reach-in cooler over cut watermelon. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23974164

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items in reach-in cooler: 2 lb sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); 1 gal milk (56F - Cold Holding); 3 lb shredded cheddar (59F - Cold Holding); 3 lb cheese curds (61F - Cold Holding); 5lb blue cheese crumbles (58F - Cold Holding); 2 qt clam chowder (65F - Cold Holding); 2 lb fish (54F - Cold Holding); 3 lb burger patties (56F - Cold Holding); 4 lb pulled pork (55F - Cold Holding); 1 lb chicken breast (54F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23974162

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in reach-in cooler: 2 lb sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); 1 gal milk (56F - Cold Holding); 3 lb shredded cheddar (59F - Cold Holding); 3 lb cheese curds (61F - Cold Holding); 5lb blue cheese crumbles (58F - Cold Holding); 2 qt clam chowder (65F - Cold Holding); 2 lb fish (54F - Cold Holding); 3 lb burger patties (56F - Cold Holding); 4 lb pulled pork (55F - Cold Holding); 1 lb chicken breast (54F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-03-4

Detail 23974163

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23974160

Basic - Floor soiled and has heavy accumulation of debris and grease behind cooks line equipment. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23974159

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of Togo containers in back hall stored on floor. Warning

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 23479493

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. Repeat 8-7-24 Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23479494

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

11-26-1

Detail 23479492

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. Repeat 8-7-24 Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23479491

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by 3 compartment sink. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23479490

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on shelf at back of kitchen. Warning

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 23043476

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 and raw burger patties opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.

11-27-4

Detail 23043473

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

11-26-1

Detail 23043477

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

16-21-4

Detail 23043472

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-03-4

Detail 23043475

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

42-01-4

Detail 23043474

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-05-4

Detail 22794551

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid fly spray on counter at bar area. Operator disposed of can. Corrected On-Site

53A-04-6

Detail 22794552

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 own/operating manager Agron Rexhepi has not gotten Management certification within 30 days

02C-02-5

Detail 22794554

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

41-17-4

Detail 22794553

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by dishwasher machine.

25-06-4

Detail 22794555

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at wait station by soda machine. Employee invert to go boxes. Corrected On-Site

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 22612214

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol in reach-in cooler at wait staff bar area. Observed operator remove medication.

11-07-5

Detail 22612217

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.

11-05-4

Detail 22612212

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

02C-03-5

Detail 22612218

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 bag of blue cheese in reach-in cooler that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

11-27-4

Detail 22612215

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22612213

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.

51-11-4

Detail 22612211

Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured.

21-44-1

Detail 22612216

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket store on counter at wait station next single service articles.