WEE BLEW INN
590 BY PASS, Venice FL 34292
Last inspected Jan 24, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
FEB 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025009654 | Jan 24, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $320 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees food handler training expired 8/14/2024.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near pre-filled coffee filters at the coffee station. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over deli turkey and ham in the walk in cooler. Observed raw ground beef stored over pepperoncini peepers in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the cheese had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee fill a sanitizer bucket in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked pot roast removed from the freezer and stored in the walk in cooler for holding without the date mark for when removed from the freezer.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for relish in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the portion cup.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023. The operator renewed the license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed sheet pans of raw bacon stored over deli meats in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw bacon.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a portion cup with no handle used as a scoop in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the portion cup.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the onions.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. The operator discarded the solution.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw pork loin stored over bottled wine in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw pork.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked deli meat in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw bacon.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution over 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for relish in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the portion cup. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for cooked potatoes in the stand up reach in cooler. The operator removed the bowl from the potatoes.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of flour stored on the floor in the dry storage shed. The operator properly stored the flour.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper towels stored on the floor in the dry storage shed. The operator properly stored the paper towels.
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.