Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ

1693 Tamiami Trl S Ste B, Venice, FL 34293

American

Last inspected: Oct 26, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ has been inspected four times since 2022. On Oct 26, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is from Oct 26, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

By comparison, the average Venice facility scores 79, putting Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter at front food prep area.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed dice to prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

11-03-5

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 coleslaw, potato salad, pulled pork and cheese sauce all that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

02C-03-5

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter cups front line counter at 77F. Employee state butter was removed from reach-in cooler 3 hours prior. Observed employee return butter to reach-in cooler to cool to proper temperature. Instructed operator on proper temperature holding and Email operater Time as a Control sheet for further use. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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

11-26-1

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry cloth on rack by 3 compartment sink.

21-10-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self closing back door not working properly and only closes half way.

35B-03-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

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

50-17-2

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

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. Observed operator hang big 6 poster. **Corrected On-Site**

11-07-5

Aug 2, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ on file is from Oct 26, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.

Has Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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