Venice Island Coffee
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Venice Island Coffee has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Venice restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - 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 chlorine sanitizer at front counter dishwasher at 000 ppm. Operator replaced empty sanitizer bottle and retested it at 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic wrapped sleeves of single service cups on shelf in employee restroom.
25-05-4
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Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over croissants in reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed aloe sunburn lotion in reach-in-cooler over and next to food. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
41-10-4
74
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter by kitchen. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cooks line
21-10-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
90
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of pesticide spray under hand wash sink at front counter.
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pitcher of creamer at self service counter missing time mark. Employee stated creamer was placed at counter 3 hours prior. Observed employee mark time on pitch. Repeat 3-13-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle over clean equipment on counter at wait staff area
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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 package of cheese and cold cuts that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at kitchen and front counter.
21-12-4
50
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed container of butter at cooks area not time marked. Observed operator stated i was put out 2 hours prior and operator time marked it accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Repeat 8-23-22 **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed small cutting board at cooks line soiled. Observed operator dispose of cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed jug in hand wash sink by dishwasher area. Observed Repeat 8-23-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator did not have time as a control sheets even though they are doing time as a control. Email operator time as a control sheets. Repeat 8-23-22. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board at cooks line heavily worn. Observed dispose of cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage and food on shelf above toaster and on prep table by microwave.
12B-07-4
43
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Venice Island Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Venice Island Coffee on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Venice Island Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Venice Island Coffee.
How does Venice Island Coffee compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Venice Island Coffee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Venice average of 79.
Has Venice Island Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Venice Island Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Venice Island Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Venice Island Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Venice Island Coffee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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