Flynn's on Venice Avenue
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Flynn's on Venice Avenue, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Flynn's on Venice Avenue's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle of soda gun at bar has mold-like substance. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator has added an outside refrigerator trailer for food storage that is not part of the original plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
67
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed slice raw beef on shelf over cut greens and bread. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop for dessert station in standing 71F water. Repeat 4-29-25. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat 4-29-25. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
74
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on shelf at cooks line by cutting boards. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw stuffed chicken in reduced oxygen packing done onsite stored in reach-in freezer.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operator bodily fluid cleanup policy poster DBPR HR 5030-104.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing 85F water. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
52
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by slice.
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages of shelf at cooks line. Observed operator move beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
78
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook and operator preparing food without hair restraints.
13-03-4
86
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cooks line soiled.
22-02-4
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 operator employee health agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting boards at cooks line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
70
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flynn's on Venice Avenue last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flynn's on Venice Avenue on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flynn's on Venice Avenue?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flynn's on Venice Avenue.
How does Flynn's on Venice Avenue compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Flynn's on Venice Avenue most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Flynn's on Venice Avenue's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flynn's on Venice Avenue have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Flynn's on Venice Avenue means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Flynn's on Venice Avenue inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flynn's on Venice Avenue is inspected around two times per year on average.
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