BLUE LAGOON GRILL
812 E VENICE AVE, Venice FL 34285 · 941-484-4100
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
DEC 23
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025008726 | Jan 16, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cleaned produce, cold cuts and muffins in reach-in cooler. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
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 2 dozen butter portion cups not properly time marked. Operator stated butter had been taken out 3hour and 50 minutes prior. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs and burgers offered undercooked not identified on menu.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is keeping butter PCs on Time control but does not have a written policy.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or wall next to ceiling at front counter area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Kitchen utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Jan 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef in reach-in-cooler over cold cuts and lettuce.
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 butter at cooks line not time marked. Employee stated he had taken it out of reach-in-cooler 2 hours prior. Employee marked time on butter. Repeat 8-9-24
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 sliced cheese and ham in reach-in-cooler opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen or front counter.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Repeat 8-9-24
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup, and sauces in reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 8-9-24
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine chute.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 butter at cooks line not time marked. Employee marked time correctly. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken salad in reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 12-7-24
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat 12-7-24
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 ham that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 9-1-23
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shepherds pie and chicken salad prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at cooks line.
Sep 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage in reach-in cooler over deli meats, cheeses and strawberries. Observed operator move raw sausage to bottom or reach-in cooler for proper storage. Repeat 1-31-23.
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 eggs, hash browns and butter on counter at cooks line not time marked. Operator stated items had been out for 20 minutes. Operator cooked and served eggs and hash browns and returned butter to reach-in cooler.
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 ham,turkey and cheese that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator has copy of Time as a Control sheet but has failed to fill out sheets. Reviewed sheets with operator and observed completed forms.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the ice chute of the soda machine.
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.