Bonefish Grill

1681 Us Highway 41 Bypass S, Venice, FL 34293

Seafood

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Bonefish Grill stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Venice restaurants, the typical score is 79; Bonefish Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher temperature at 157F. Operator ran dishwasher machine for a 2 more cycles to reach 161F **Corrected On-Site**

22-57-6

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working spray bottle of oil at cooks line not labeled. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

02D-01-5

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped garlic and herbs at wait station at 67F. Oper stated they had just chopped and processed the mix 1 hour prior. Operator returned mixture to walk-in-cooler. Recheck temperature 40 minutes later 42F. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar with mold-like-substance. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

22-02-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed operator remove knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items at Sautéed station make table: seafood imperial mix (67F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (62F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they were prepared the day before.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at Sautéed station make table: seafood imperial mix (67F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (62F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers at wait station register area not inverted or protected. Observed operator invert containers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on fan in Walk-in cooler.

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bonefish Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bonefish Grill on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bonefish Grill?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bonefish Grill.

How does Bonefish Grill compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Bonefish Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.

Has Bonefish Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bonefish Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bonefish Grill 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 Bonefish Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bonefish Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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