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VENEBITES

217 E 3 AVE, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850-727-7641

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats69
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703791
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/08A-20-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in employee restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-20-5
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
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lida Yajure
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
Aug 20, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers in storage area.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking, no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-09-4
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.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/12A-07-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo cooler across from flat top grill.
Basic/05-09-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers frontline not stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4
Stored food not covered. Observed cheese sticks in reach in freezer back area not covered. Owner covered during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5

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.