FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE
810 E VENICE AVE, Venice FL 34285 · 941-480-1020
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
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 station in kitchen not time marked. Operator stated they were removed from cooler 2 hours prior. Operator time marked butter correctly
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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 priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over case of pork roll. Operator placed moved pork roll to different shelf for proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Operator placed can opener to be washed.
Apr 22, 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
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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 and cooked home fried potatoes both not time marked. Operator stated items had been removed from cold holding 1 hour prior and then properly marked marked the time on them.
Food stored on floor. Observed pickle bucket in walk-in cooler stored on floor. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed raw cases fan in walk-in cooler with build of dust.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in-freezer in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Aug 5, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area near storage and ice machine.
Aug 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can in front of sink in kitchen. Employee moved trash can.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed both men's and ladies restrooms are in disrepair and the toilets do not work and overflow when flushed.
Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area near storage and ice machine.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of soiled food debris. Repeat 8-25-23
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area. Observed operator lab bottles.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment on chemical rack by dishwasher area.
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 station in kitchen not time marked. Operator stated they were removed from cooler 2 hours prior. Operator time marked butter correctly
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 scrapple in reach-in-freezer that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Leyla Montrone owner / manager has been employed for more then 30 days and does not have management certification.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed small cutting board at end of cooks line soiled.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food at cooks line.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board at end o cooks line worn will cuts.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees beverage container on end of cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles by wait station in kitchen and by back door.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on shelf next to equipment and syrup. Observed operator move zapper.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination at cooks line. Observed operator invert dishes.
Stored food not covered. Observed biscuits at top of cooks line shelf not covered or protected. Observed employee cover container of biscuits.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oils in bottles at cooks line and containers of sugars on shelf by reach-in-freezer all not labeled.
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.