FOOD + BEER
301 S TAMIAMI TRL, Venice FL 34285 · 941-867-3780
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 small flying insects at end of bar by beer taps.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager is placing ice on all raw products. Observed raw chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (46F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager placed all raw products on ice. Observed white rice (49F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager discarded white rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line ambient temperature 47F. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 46F.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling of outdoor beer cooler is in disrepair and showing signs of leakage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers in walk-in cooler with buildup of dust and mold like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle on shelf above cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat 12-16-24
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at dishwasher area, clean storage rack are put away wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler are heavily soiled with grease, soil and food debris under equipment and shelves.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. observe shelf in walk-in cooler is broken and no longer 6 inches off the floor.
Food stored on floor. observed jugs of oil on floor and dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at dishwasher area clean equipment rack.
Walk-in cooler and beer cooler shelves have rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 16, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as scoop in seasoned flour bin at cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shel at end of cooks line above food. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 flavored butters at cooks line not time marked. Employee stated butter was put on cooks line 45 minutes prior and then marked time accordingly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at wait station. Operator replaced towels.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 3-12-24
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 3-12-24
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dishwasher area. Repeat 3-12-24
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 signed copies of Employee Health Agreement available at time of inspection. Observed operator had staff sign Employee Health Agreement.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 11-17-23
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 11-17-23
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter and shelf at cooks line. Repeat 11-17-23
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat 11-17-23
Old food stuck to clean pans at dish rack. Repeat 11-17-23
Nov 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area and bar. Repeat 7-26-23
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 7-26-23
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils at dishwasher area clean pan rack.
Nov 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee twice fail to wash hands before putt on gloves, after handling raw food.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 small flying insects at end of bar by beer taps.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties in reach-in cooler at cooks line over tzatziki sauce and roasted tomatoes. Observed operator move patties to bottom shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over fish at grill station cooler draw. Observed operator arrange food for proper storage.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area and bar. Repeat 7-26-23
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 7-26-23
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 7-26-23
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in seasoned flour bin at bottom of cooks line.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed open plastic containers of wing sauce next to hand wash sink exposed to splashing from hand washing. Repeat 7-6-23
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation station at cooks line.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from plastic water bottle having to remove and replace cap, while preparing food at cooks line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at clean pan rack at dishwasher area.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils at dishwasher area clean pan rack.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at dishwasher area clean pan rack.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area at wait station by soda machine.
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 seasoned butter on cooks line not time marked. Operator stated it was removed from cooler 2 hours prior and time marked the food correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used to rinse out bucket.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment did not have completed Time as a Control sheet at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Repeat 3-1-23
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 3-1-23
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed containers of sauces on counter of cooks line next to hand wash sink. Repeat 3-1-23
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or protected.
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