VENEBITES
217 E 3 AVE, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850-727-7641
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in employee restroom.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items hold holding less than 4 hours: Shredded beef 128F Black beans 125F. Operator reheated food items during inspection: Black beans 176F Shredded beef 200F
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lida Yajure
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers in storage area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's cup placed on prep table next to rice.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking, no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle touching rice. Owner removed spoon.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees change tanks and gloves no hand wash.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo cooler across from flat top grill.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers frontline not stored inverted.
Stored food not covered. Observed cheese sticks in reach in freezer back area not covered. Owner covered during inspection.
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.