Bob's Twist N Shake

420 Us Hwy 41 Bypass N, Venice, FL 34285

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Bob's Twist N Shake, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Venice restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 10, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area by 3 compartment sink and drive through service window.

41-24-4

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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash by drive through service window.

24-27-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer below condescener

14-69-4

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Ob open pack of hot dogs that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

02C-03-5

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 operater 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 operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**

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. 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

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Jan 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter next to melted chocolate warmer. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter next to shake blender. Observed employee move chemicals off counter away from food and equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with mold-like substance.

22-16-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Walk-in freezer and reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bob's Twist N Shake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bob's Twist N Shake on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bob's Twist N Shake?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bob's Twist N Shake.

How does Bob's Twist N Shake compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Bob's Twist N Shake most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.

Has Bob's Twist N Shake's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bob's Twist N Shake have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bob's Twist N Shake 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 Bob's Twist N Shake inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bob's Twist N Shake is inspected around two times per year on average.

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