BURGUNDY SQUARE CAFE
227 MIAMI AVE W, Venice FL 34285 · 941.451.8261
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment by air handler next to dishwasher area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed assorted the following items out of temperature for cold holding. Employee stated food stated items had been placed out more than 4 hours prior. Scallops 56F 4.25lbs, haddock 57F 7lbs, chicken 57F 4lbs, shrimp 56F 5.5lbs, cooked lobster 55F 7.5lbs, lobster tails 55F 4each, burger patties 51F 20each, ham 46F 5lbs. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed assorted the following items out of temperature for cold holding. Employee stated food had been placed out more than 4 hours prior. Scallops 56F 4.25lbs, haddock 57F 7lbs, chicken 57F 4lbs, shrimp 56F 5.5lbs, cooked lobster 55F 7.5lbs, lobster tails 55F 4each, burger patties 51F 20each, ham 46F 5lbs. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Observed customer holding large lizard while sitting at bar area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under dishwasher machine. Operator moved food sweep, mopped and sanitized area
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on outside walk-in cooler door in disrepair.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish at 50F and chicken at 49F cold holding in reach-in cooler make table at cooks line. Operator stated items had just been prepped and placed in cooler 10 minutes prior. Operator closed lid on reach-in cooler and rechecked temperatures 15 minutes and observed temperatures were coming down fish 47F, chicken 47F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open at prep area soiled. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken at clean pan rack area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat from last inspection 3-7-25
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation and food storage Repeat from last inspection 3-7-25
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by fryer station has heavy buildup of food debris on it.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 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 cups next to toaster area not time marked. Employee stated butter was removed from cooler 1 hour prior and marked time on butter correctly. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with buildup of grease.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at cooks line. Cook open all packages.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cooks line.
Floor tiles missing at cooks line.
Food storage container cracked and broken at clean pan rack by dishwasher area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in flour bin with handle in flour. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy buildup of grease and food debris on and under equipment at cooks line.
Old food stuck to clean pan at clean pan rack by dishwasher area.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues around base of door.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 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.
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.
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.
Sep 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Repeat 1-5-24
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following Small make table on cooks line:; salmon (49F - Cold Holding); belly clams (50F - Cold Holding); cook lobster (51F - Cold Holding); scallops (55F - Cold Holding). Operator Voluntarily disposed of all out of temperature food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Observed the following Small make table on cooks line:; salmon (49F - Cold Holding); belly clams (50F - Cold Holding); cook lobster (51F - Cold Holding); scallops (55F - Cold Holding). Operator Voluntarily disposed of all out of temperature food.
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 pan of bulk butter at wait station toaster area not time marked. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed liquid hand soup and air freshener on shelves above cook line areas.
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 operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 repeat 1-5-24
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 operator Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 1-5-24
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator does not have proper Time Control Sheet available. Email operator Time Control Sheet and review with operator how to complete correctly.
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. Repeat 1-5-24
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging.Repeat 1-5-24
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed over the counter pain relief medication on shelf at cooks line. Observed employee remove medication.
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 at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator replace sanitizer bucket and retested at 100 parts per million chlorine sanitizer.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of heavily molded strawberries in wait staff reach-in cooler. Observed cook voluntarily dispose of strawberries.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3-5oz portions of completely thawed Grouper in reach-in cooler in sealed reduced oxygen packages. Employee stated it was removed from freezer 2-3 days prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all 3 packages.
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 10-5-23
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used the dishmachine.
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. Repeat 10-5-23
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 10-5-23
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed souffle cup used as scoop in spice buckle nat cooks line. Observed employee remove cup and replace with spoon. Repeat 10-5-23
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3-5oz portions of completely thawed Grouper in reach-in cooler in sealed reduced oxygen packages. Employee stated it was removed from freezer 2-3 days prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all 3 packages.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler at prep area. Repeat 10-5-23
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cooks line and throughout kitchen.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck to plastic containers bat clean pan rack next to dishwasher machine. Repeat10-5-23
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at prep area cooler and wait station in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris at cooks line and prep area
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate11 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 shell eggs, dice veggies and sausage at cooks line breakfast station not time 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator was unable to provide Time as a Control sheet at time of inspection. Repeat 2-17-23
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coleslaw, beef and pasta prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 2-17-23
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at cooks line and reach-in cooler at prep area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed employee cut open packaging.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat 2-17-23
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket and door in disrepair on reach-in cooler in prep area. Repeat 2-17-23
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked and chipped plastic containers at pan rack by dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls by grill area at cooks line heavily soiled.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils on pans at clean pan rack by dishwasher area.
Plastic souffle cup with no handle used to dispense cut fruit from container in wait staff reach-in cooler.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket non prep table next to salad station.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood unsealed wood used to replace broken handles on reach-in cooler at prep area.
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