Cote France
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
82
Score
Cote France has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Cote France squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef stew 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. Repeat from last inspection 3-19-25 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic lid on container of beef stew in reach-in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef tenderloin defrosting on counter in kitchen. Beef was still frozen and had been out for 1 hour per operator statement. Operator moved beef to container to defrost under cold running water at prep sink. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed foie gras, créme bulee and chicken prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 11-7-24
02C-02-5
Basic - Objectionable odors coming from grease trap under counter by handwashing sink in kitchen.
36-64-5
Basic - Cracked, broken or missing grease trap lid. Observed grease trap is missing plug on top of trap.
29-25-4
82
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
61
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line. Observed operator remove beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
95
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef and shell eggs over cooked vegetables and fish in reach-in cooler at cooks area. Repeat 8-19-22
08A-05-6
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 cheese, cream and crepes all opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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, sauce and soup in reach-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 8-19-22.
02C-02-5
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 - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cabinet area containing grease trap soiled with accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed foul odor coming from cabinet area containing grease trap, under hand wash sink counter.
36-64-5
45
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork and duck over raw fish in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Observed operator rearrange item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed body lotion on shelf above prep table. Observed operator remove lotion.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over soup in reach-in cooler at storage area. Observed operator move fish to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at make table soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and fish cut and prepped onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at make table heavily worn.
14-09-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cote France last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cote France on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cote France?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cote France.
How does Cote France compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Cote France most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Venice average of 79.
Has Cote France's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cote France have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cote France 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 Cote France inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cote France is inspected around two times per year on average.
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