DUGOUT CAFE
789 US HWY 41 BYP, Venice FL 34285 · 305-509-9226
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop slice cheese in top of make table piled above cold holding line held at 55F. Employee stated it was taken out of reach-in cooler. Employee move extra cheese to reach-in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 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 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on front waitstaff station counter next to clean silverware. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all food not properly marked with numerical date only marked with weekday.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at waitstaff station side of cooks line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles on prep table. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed coffee filters at front counter area not covered pr protected.
Utensils at cooks line stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware at front counter stored food-contact surface upright.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter at wait staff area next and above sugar packet and syrup.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad, coleslaw and beans in reach-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior, and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
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 thawed commercial packed reduced oxygen fish in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Operator stated fish was removed from freezer the day before and then removed fish from packaging. Repeat 3-24-25
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at cooks line.
May 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop slice cheese in top of make table piled above cold holding line held at 55F. Employee stated it was taken out of reach-in cooler. Employee move extra cheese to reach-in cooler.
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 butte cups at wait staff side of cooks line not properly time marked. Operator move soap stated butter was taken out of reach-in cooler 2.5 hours prior. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach on bottom shelf on pan equipment rack next to clean equipment. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
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 reduced oxygen package salmon at cooks line still in sealed packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle employee beverage on counter at cooks line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in 78f standing water. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket on counter at wait staff side of cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closers on men and women bathroom doors.
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment and throughout kitchen. Repeat 2-16-23
Light shield damaged/in disrepair over cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf and counters at cooks line soiled with buildup of grease and food debris. Repeat 2-16-23
Standing water in bottom of Make table reach-in-cooler.
Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee hand soiled plates then handle clean plates without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following temperatures: Tall 2 door cooler:; roast pork (55F - Cold Holding); corned beef (57F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated reach-in cooler and food was at 40F less then 4 hours prior. Operator moved all items to single door reach-in cooler. Recheck temperature after 35F all items at 41F cold holding.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 2-16-23
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on front wait station counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment and throughout kitchen. Repeat 2-16-23
Light shield damaged/in disrepair over cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf and counters at cooks line soiled with buildup of grease and food debris. Repeat 2-16-23
Standing water in bottom of Make table reach-in-cooler.
Tall 2 door Reach-in cooler and Make table cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 2-16-23
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.