BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 467
4312 TAMIAMI TRAIL SOUTH, Venice FL 34293 · 941-493-8879
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed shelf at cooks line under grill area as plates on it next to trash can plates are not properly protected from debris tossed into trash can. Repeat from last inspection 6-3-26
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler buildup of food de and grease under grills at cooks line. Repeat from last inspection 6-3-26
Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat from last inspection 6-3-26
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach-in cooler at end of cooks line soiled Repeat from last inspection 6-3-26
Jun 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hard wood ceiling tiles in dining room with signals of water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed counter under vents in dining room with build of dust.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cooks line on shelf under grill area next to garage can getting soiled with egg shells and debris from grill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooks line and around fry station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counter under grill area heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Reach-in cooler at cooks line has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs at cooks line and then handle clean dishes without handwashing or glove change.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at cooks line change gloves after hand raw eggs, but failed to wash hands.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. On employee at cooks line wipe hands on dirty apron with out hand washing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sinks at end of cooks line by dishwasher area and at wait staff front counter used as dump sinks by wait staff.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine sanitation temperature at 154F. Operator turned on booster heater and retested at 168F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cooks line by ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in chemical room.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hard wood ceiling tiles in dining room with signals of water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed counter under vents in dining room with build of dust.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cooks line on shelf under grill area next to garage can getting soiled with egg shells and debris from grill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed person belongs phone and key chain on counter at wait staff area next to staff rolling silverware
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooks line and around fry station.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at front wait staff area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counter under grill area heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Reach-in cooler at cooks line has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line by dishwasher area shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat from last inspection 9-23-25
Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of reach-in cooler, and cooks line equipment heavily soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach-in cooler at soiled.
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad butter cups at front counter wait station at 50F. Employee stated butter had been out of reach-in cooler for 45 minutes and returned butter to reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded hash browns on tray at cooks line at 119F. Employee stated hash browns were cooked 30 minutes prior to and placed tray back into hot holding table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling vents in dining room with dust and possibly mold-like substance. Repeat 8-20-25
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter at cooks line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of reach-in cooler, and cooks line equipment heavily soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a moldy odor in dining room area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach-in cooler at soiled.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage patties in walk-in cooler over ham. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil mashed potatoes on cooks line at 110F. Employee stated items had been placed on line 30 minutes prior. Employee removed potatoes and reheat in microwave to 170F. Observed hash brown patties at cooks line at 98F employee stated hash browns had been made 30 minutes prior prior. Employee moved hash brown to grill to and reheated to 167F and kept on grill to maintain hot holding.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle under prep table next to clean equipment. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel towels at hand wash sink at cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observe ceiling vents in dining room with pulled up of dust and mold like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooks line. Repeat 3-10-25
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris and grease under grill equipment, and fryer at cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observe, rusty shelves and reach in cooler at cooks line.
Mar 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment at cooks line.
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispensers by ice machine and end of cooks line are not dispensing soap.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment at cooks line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection 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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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Repeat 12-13-23
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat 12-13-3
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked turkey in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed operator mark turkey with appropriate date.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled bottle.
All reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cooks line.
Multiple reach-in coolers have shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler door gaskets, shelves under grills and sides of fryers at cooks line all are soiled with food debris and grease buildup.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack shell eggs and change gloves but failed to wash hands before handling clean plate.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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 operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at end of cooks line. Observed employee replace paper towels.Repeat 8-28-23
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 operater Employee Health Agreement
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter at cooks line. Observed employee move beverage to bottom shelf away from food and equipment.
Aug 28, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep area soiled. Observed operator wash can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cooks line. Repeat 2-13-23
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored on shelf at cooks line next to garbage can. Plates were not protected from splashing of garbage. Observed operator make sure plates were cleaned and moved them away from trash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease and food debris on bottom shelves of cooks line. Repeat 2-13-23
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