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3 BRIDGES BREWING

1765 TAMIAMI TRAIL S, Venice FL 34293 · 941-412-4298

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats128
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6806038
Grade history
DEC 23
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pan of garlic butter at cooks line hot holding at 97F for more then 4 hours. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pan of garlic butter at cooks line hot holding at 97F for more then 4 hours. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan of garlic butter at cooks line hot holding at 97F for more then 4 hours. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Intermediate/11-05-4
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Intermediate/14-14-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed standing water plastic soufflé cups used as scoops on cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hose in handwashing sink at front of kitchen. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front of kitchen. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle handing on rack over sugar packets and plastic soufflé cups. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
High priority/41-10-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor in dry storage area, bag of onions on floor. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of oil squeeze bottles and spice shakes not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dry storage area and dishwasher area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Clean utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on rack at end of cooks line.
Basic/24-18-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.