SNOWBIRDS GRILL
4167 S TAMIAMI TRL, Venice FL 34293 · 941-492-5798
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016050637 | Oct 31, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | $800 |
| 7--2015050280 | Nov 16, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 | $1,000 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hoods with a grease build up.
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled and has heavy accumulation of debris and grease behind cooks line equipment.
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage raw shell eggs in reach-in cooler over cut watermelon.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items in reach-in cooler: 2 lb sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); 1 gal milk (56F - Cold Holding); 3 lb shredded cheddar (59F - Cold Holding); 3 lb cheese curds (61F - Cold Holding); 5lb blue cheese crumbles (58F - Cold Holding); 2 qt clam chowder (65F - Cold Holding); 2 lb fish (54F - Cold Holding); 3 lb burger patties (56F - Cold Holding); 4 lb pulled pork (55F - Cold Holding); 1 lb chicken breast (54F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in reach-in cooler: 2 lb sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); 1 gal milk (56F - Cold Holding); 3 lb shredded cheddar (59F - Cold Holding); 3 lb cheese curds (61F - Cold Holding); 5lb blue cheese crumbles (58F - Cold Holding); 2 qt clam chowder (65F - Cold Holding); 2 lb fish (54F - Cold Holding); 3 lb burger patties (56F - Cold Holding); 4 lb pulled pork (55F - Cold Holding); 1 lb chicken breast (54F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor soiled and has heavy accumulation of debris and grease behind cooks line equipment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of Togo containers in back hall stored on floor.
Mar 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 8-7-24
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Repeat 8-7-24
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on shelf at back of kitchen.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 and raw burger patties opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104
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 Employee Health Agreement
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection 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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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid fly spray on counter at bar area. Operator disposed of can.
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/. Observed own/operating manager Agron Rexhepi has not gotten Management certification within 30 days
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coleslaw and sauce in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not properly date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by dishwasher machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at wait station by soda machine. Employee invert to go boxes.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol in reach-in cooler at wait staff bar area. Observed operator remove medication.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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 bag of blue cheese in reach-in cooler that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket store on counter at wait station next single service articles.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at 3 compartment sink. Observed operator la bottle.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed whisks and spatulas at clean dish rack stored with food contact surface upright. Repeat 12-21-22
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.