BREW-ZA-BAGELS
525 TAMIAMI TRL S, Venice FL 34285 · 941.445.7874
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ 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--2023046948 | Jul 7, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment by dishwasher area. Operator removed pesticide.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent fan covers in walk-in cooler with buildup of dust and mold-like substance.
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink beside coffee machine being used to fill cups of water. The operator removed the cup of water from handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at handwashing sink across from oven. The manager filled the paper towel dispenser with paper towels.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under toasters gasket torn.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor soiled in storage area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at clean pan rack.
vents soiled with accumulated dust and grease in kitchen area.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by coffee station with metal cups in it. Observed handwashing sink by sandwich station with soiled towels in it. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Open dumpster lid.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed outside at back of building old bin of soiled laundry and trash, old broke fryer and cooking equipment.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over slice pork roll in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move eggs for proper storage.
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 open bags of cheese and package of ham that was commercially packaged and has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed employee dated items correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked roast beef in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more than 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Employee dated items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on prep table in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint. Repeat 10-30-24
Oct 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice cheese in top section on make table reach-in cooler at 55F. Operator stated they had just opened and prepared cheese 30 minutes prior and moved it to cooler bottom section of reach-in cooler. Checked temperature 40 minutes later temperature was 42F. Repeat 7-7-23
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 container of butter at shelf above make table next to toaster not time marked. Observed operator stated it was removed from cooler at 9am and then time marked it correctly. Repeat 7-7-23
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 7-7-23
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jul 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator primed sanitizerand was able to get dishwasher machine working correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items out of temperature at make tables by pizza oven: pork roll (62F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (61F - Cold Holding); butter (72F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Observed operator closed lids on refrigerator make tables and move pork roll to Walk-in cooler and discarded butter. Recheck temperatures 40 minutes later Pork roll 41F, sliced turkey 40F, cream cheese 41F.
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 on counter by toaster at 72F. Employee stated butter was taken out of refrigerator 2 hours prior and was not time marked. Repeat 11-10-22
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Repeat 11-10-22
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 11-10-22
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed employee printed and displayed license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage and food on prep counters in kitchen and front line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking and eating in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bread on floor in Walk-in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza box and case of paper cup stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator move items for proper storage.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in kitchen and make tables. Operator remove soiled rags.
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.