MISSION CAFE & COFFEE
231 W MIAMI AVE, Venice FL 34285 · 941-484-3565
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at 62F on cooks line. Employee stated eggs were removed from cool 2 hours prior and then returned them to reach-in cooler. Recheck temperature 30 minutes later 41F.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked bacon and chicken in reach in cooler by countertop ovens. Operator relocated eggs.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup in granola next to the reach in cooler on the back line, operator discarded cup,
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of tea on prep table next to the countertop ovens, operator moved tea.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handles on stainless steel reach in cooler by rear door with damaged handles.
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Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed drink mix and flavored syrups, and paper products stored in 2nd restroom.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in frozen blueberries, operator removed scoop.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area.
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Email operator copy of Employee health agreement. Operator printed copies and had staff complete at time of inspection.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on floor in store room. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection 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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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in kitchen area has paint seal worn off and needs to be cleaned and resealed.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection 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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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets on counter in kitchen and front counter. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 16, 2023Inspection 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. Reserved bacon in reach in cooler over repaired chicken salad, quinoa salad, and guacamole. Observe operator, relocate bacon bottom shelf 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.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Caesar dressing made on site with pasteurized eggs, chicken salad and tuna salad prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at wait staff, coffee station, not inverted or protected. Observed operator invert filters.
Jul 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer nat 3 compartment sink at 100 parts per million. Observed operator add more sanitizer to correct level 200 parts per million.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at 62F on cooks line. Employee stated eggs were removed from cool 2 hours prior and then returned them to reach-in cooler. Recheck temperature 30 minutes later 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked home fries potatoes 64F, sausage patties 58F and cooked chicken 59F on cooks line, employee stated item had been removed from reach-in cooler 2 hours prior and then returned them to reach-in cooler. Recheck temperature 30 minutes later. Potatoes 39F, sausage 41F, chicken 41F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter at cooks line. Observed employee remove beverage. Repeat 3-22-23
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and cigarettes on shelf above cooks line make table. Observed employee remove personal items.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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