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500 DEGREES OF VENICE

3469 PRECISION DR STE 104, North Venice FL 34275 · 941-244-0203

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6806189
Grade history
FEB 25
AUG 25
JUN 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The operator stated the rice was cooked the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the rice.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above ready to eat beans. Operators removed pork.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed exterior hose bibb on back of building with hose attached without a vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink near dessert area. Operator supplied paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in back of house soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured near soda dispenser.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone stored on prep shelf above pizza making station. Employee removed phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher stored on ground and not in designated area.
/45-05-4
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Oct 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Return visit Aug 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cooling) in the single-door reach in cooler nearest the mop sink. The operator stated the rice was cooked the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the rice.
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags in contact with bread near the pizza oven. The operator removed the bread from the non-food grade bags.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The operator stated the rice was cooked the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the rice.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (54F - Cold Holding) on a shelf near the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator sated the butter had been held for approximately 1.5 hours. The operator stored the butter in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. Observed cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (47F - Cold Holding) in the single-door reach in cooler nearest the three compartment sink. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held over night. The operator discarded the above foods.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for sugar and yeast in the kitchen. The operator removed the scoops.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clean linens stored on floor near the pizza oven. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths.
Basic/21-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items stored on food preparation surfaces. The operator properly stored the personal items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches and bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Feb 26, 2025Inspection 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.