Florida Taphouse
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
95
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Florida Taphouse stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Venice average 79, so Florida Taphouse is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler draws at grill area not holding temperature, ambient temperature at 50F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed reach-in cooler draws at grill area not holding temperature, ambient temperature at 44F, but is not currently in use and is under repair. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
95
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on rack at bar over clean pitchers . Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef in reach-in cooler draws over ready to eat gyro meat. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items keep on counter for use at cooks line: shredded mozzarella (72F - Cold Holding); dice onions (74F - Cold Holding); pesto sauce (70F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (74F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (71F - Cold Holding); cut greens (73F - Cold Holding); feta (74F - Cold Holding); sauté onions (75F- Cold Holding). Observed the following items in reach-in cooler draws at cooks line. beef short rib (47F - Cold Holding); cut ham (59F - Cold Holding); sliced corned beef (49F - Cold Holding); burger patty balls (49F - Cold Holding); America cheese (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (48F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); pepper jack (48F - Cold Holding); grilled pineapple (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F). Operator did not know how long food had been out of temporary. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items keep on counter for use at cooks line: shredded mozzarella (72F - Cold Holding); dice onions (74F - Cold Holding); pesto sauce (70F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (74F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (71F - Cold Holding); cut greens (73F - Cold Holding); feta (74F - Cold Holding); sauté onions (75F- Cold Holding). Observed the following items in reach-in cooler draws at cooks line. beef short rib (47F - Cold Holding); cut ham (59F - Cold Holding); sliced corned beef (49F - Cold Holding); burger patty balls (49F - Cold Holding); America cheese (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (48F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); pepper jack (48F - Cold Holding); grilled pineapple (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F). Operator did not know how long food had been out of temperature. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed manager Madison Pratt in charge at time of inspection. Does not have certification of manager training. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed raw ground chemical **Warning**
41-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle soufflé cups used as scoops in dice tomatoes, onions and shredded cheese at make table cooler. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler draws at grill area not holding temperature, ambient temperature at 50F **Warning**
14-74-7
35
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef patties raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over portion cups of sauces. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent.
16-59-1
78
Dec 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
90
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over container of sliced chews in reach-in-cooler at storage area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 open and portioned slice cheese and crumbled blue cheese opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 11-27-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on shelves above reach-in-freezer.
24-18-4
74
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings, cooked onions and cooked ground beef prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-27-23 **Repeat Violation**
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 cheese that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked
02C-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle buckets on floor in Walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Utensils in kitchen stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish room behind reach-in cooler.
36-22-4
64
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sauteed onions at cooks line by grill at 72F. Employee stated onions were prepared the day before and they removed them from reach-in cooler over 4 hours prior.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauteed onions at cooks line by grill at 72F. Employee stated onions were prepared the day before and they removed them from reach-in cooler over 4 hours prior.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat 2-8-23 **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Repeat 2-8-23 **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef brisket prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked
02C-02-5
55
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Observed no proof of employee health agreement. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Sep 2, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Florida Taphouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Florida Taphouse on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Florida Taphouse?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Florida Taphouse.
How does Florida Taphouse compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Florida Taphouse most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Florida Taphouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Florida Taphouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Florida Taphouse 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 Florida Taphouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Florida Taphouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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