Best Western Ambassador Suites
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
90
Score
Best Western Ambassador Suites has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Venice restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed Adam Miller through National Registry expired 10/28/2024. The operator stated the training had been renewed. The operator was unable to provide proof of valid training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Time extended per Tim Dillon. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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/ Observed Adam Miller through National Registry expired 10/28/2024. The operator stated the training had been renewed. The operator was unable to provide proof of valid training.
53A-03-7
Basic - Single-service coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination in the kitchen. The operator properly the coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter (63F - Cold Holding) on the buffet line and near the toasters. The operator stated the butter is put out at 6:30 and discarded at 9:30. Inspector emailed a time for public health control form.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored on top of plastic wrap in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single-serve paper cups stored on the floor in the storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper cup with no handle used as a scoop for granola in the kitchen. The operator removed the paper cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle chemical spray bottles then handle English muffins without changing gloves. The operator discarded the English muffins.
12A-09-4
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 commercially processed onions and sausage gravy opened for more than 24 hours with no date mark. The operator placed a dated mark on the above food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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-07-6
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed raisins and granola stored uncovered underneath paper towels near the handwashing sink exposed to drip. The operator properly stored the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
67
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets cold holding at 70F. The operator stated the butter had been out for approximately 3 hours. The operator stored the butter packets in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in-use tongs stored on top of container lids for eggs and sausage. The operator removed the in-use tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area surrounding the nozzles for the juice dispenser soiled with black mold like substance.
23-03-4
78
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Western Ambassador Suites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Western Ambassador Suites on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Best Western Ambassador Suites compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Best Western Ambassador Suites most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Best Western Ambassador Suites' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Western Ambassador Suites have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Best Western Ambassador Suites 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 Best Western Ambassador Suites inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Ambassador Suites is inspected around two times per year on average.
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