SHAMROCK CAFE
759 SHAMROCK BLVD, Venice FL 34293 · 941-244-0795
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 57 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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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023052776 | Aug 2, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2022035128 | Jul 7, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 | $440 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook handling raw shell eggs cracking and scrambling them with bare hands, then handling toast and clean plates without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg in cardboard holder sitting on top of open make table, over chopped garlic, cheese and butter. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on ice machine.
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 reduced oxygen packing fish not removed from packaging.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at wait staff salad station. Repeat from last inspection 2-14-25
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cooks line. Observed soiled dry cloth used to wipe counter after use to wipe up raw egg splashed from scrambling.
Walk-in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Top of reach-in cooler make table soil around sides and inside of lid. Repeat from last inspection 2-14-25.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed braw ground beef over fish in walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
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 corned beef, ham and blue cheese in walk-in-cooler opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen by slicer.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler make table at cooks line interior has accumulation of soil residues and mold-like-substance along top edges of table.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Operator has set up 3 compartment sink for sanitation of dish ware and equipment.
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 operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in dry storage area. Observed operator remove pesticide from establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 1 order creme brulee, 2 slice cheese cheese cake and 1 slice pumpkin pie dated 11-28-23 in reach-in cooler at front counter. Observed operator voluntarily
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 order creme brulee, 2 slice cheese cheese cake and 1 slice pumpkin pie dated 11-28-23 in reach-in cooler at front counter. Observed operator voluntarily.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean equipment under towel dispenser in kitchen wait staff station. Observed operator move equipment from under towel dispenser.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at make tables soiled. Observed slicer with old food debris.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan on shelf by slicer with heavy dust buildup.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at make tables.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on floor of Walk-in cooler entry. Repeat 3-9-23
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light cover in storage room and on reach-in cooler at wait staff area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs and handled clean plates without washing hands in between. Repeat 3-9-23
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe dirty hands on soiled rags and clothing then continue food preparation without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut vegetables and cheese on cooks line. Observed operator move eggs for proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in reach-in cooler at wait staff area. coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); sliced beets and onions (56F - Cold Holding); butter (64F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all list items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach-in cooler at wait staff area. coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); sliced beets and onions (56F - Cold Holding); butter (64F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all list items.
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 cheese in reach-in-freezer that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at make tables soiled. Observed slicer with old food debris.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
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. Print copy for operator observed operator have current staff complete Employee Health Agreement. Email operater Employee Health Agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and soup on cooks line prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area. Observed employee label bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan on shelf by slicer with heavy dust buildup.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at make tables.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on floor of Walk-in cooler entry. Repeat 3-9-23
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers in reach-in cooler and clean pan rack. Repeat 3-9-23
Food stored on floor in Walk-in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light cover in storage room and on reach-in cooler at wait staff area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Observed meatloaf and fish in Walk-in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.