Art Caffe
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Art Caffe nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Art Caffe's latest score of 74 falls below the Venice average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
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 open packages of cheese and smoked salmon in reach-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior, then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Gave operator copy of Employee health agreement. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and shrimp in reach-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
74
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of Windex over packages of tea. Repeat 9-16-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over sauces in reach-in-cooler. Cook moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
11-05-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup ladle in 91F water at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage containers on on shelves over food preparation table and clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
39
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles hanging on rack over single serving plastic cups. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles hanging on rack in storage room.
41-17-4
78
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 ham, corned beef, mortadella and assorted cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Observed ham, corned beef, mortadella and assorted cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed ham, corned beef, mortadella and assorted cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
90
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed tube of first aid cream on shelf over make table by microwave. Observed employee remove medication. **Warning**
41-07-4
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 bat 000 parts per million. Observed operator attempt multi times to test and run dishwasher machine with out getting prop sanitizer levels. Establishment does not have a 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse and sanitizing. Establishment has a household size 2 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hair and face while engaged in food prep. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching dirty clothing without washing hand or changing gloves. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken over cooked shrimp and cut vegetables. Ob reference OK we don't want chemical or medicine over served employee chicken to lower shelf for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Observed operator has blank copies of Employee Health Agreement but no signed copies. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 ham, corned beef, mortadella and assorted cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with restrained hair. **Warning**
13-03-4
20
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Repeat 3-24-23. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Repeat3-24-23. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on rack over clean silverware. Observed employee move beverage for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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 - 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 - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gas on reach-in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed operator remove knife block from use **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
58
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 dish machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator set 3 compartment sink for ware washing and sanitation.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over milk and cream in reach-in cooler by back door. Observed operator move eggs to lower shelf. Repeat 5-25-22. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Repeat 5-5-22 **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed panna cotta prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 5-5-22 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cooks line.
10-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook eating while on cooks line.
12B-02-4
55
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Art Caffe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Art Caffe on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Art Caffe?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Art Caffe.
How does Art Caffe compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Art Caffe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Art Caffe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Art Caffe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Art Caffe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Art Caffe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Art Caffe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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