Flapjacks Cafe Venice
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Flapjacks Cafe Venice has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Among Venice restaurants, the typical score is 79; Flapjacks Cafe Venice is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed raw cases fan in walk-in cooler with build of dust.
36-34-5
95
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in-freezer in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area near storage and ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area near storage and ice machine **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of soiled food debris. Repeat 8-25-23
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area. Observed operator lab bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
82
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator primed machine and retested at 100 parts per million. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer at end cooks line over single service items and food. Observed employee removed hand sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed employee secure tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or protected at wait station. Observed operator invert filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
58
Dec 8, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cold cuts in Walk-in cooler. Observed employee move chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Repeat 10-19-22 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above hot water heater.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor around equipment at cooks line with buildup of grease and soiled. Repeat 10-19-22 **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and broken tile in front of Walk-in cooler. Repeat 10-19-22 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Toilet leaking. Observed water leak from bottom of toilet in mens room when flushed.
29-02-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood shelf at bottom of table at kitchen wait staff area. Repeat 10-19-22 **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
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Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flapjacks Cafe Venice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flapjacks Cafe Venice on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Flapjacks Cafe Venice compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Flapjacks Cafe Venice most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Flapjacks Cafe Venice's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flapjacks Cafe Venice have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flapjacks Cafe Venice 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 Flapjacks Cafe Venice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flapjacks Cafe Venice is inspected around three times per year on average.
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