Gitchewsum Barbecue

370 Commercial Ct, Venice, FL 34292
American
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Gitchewsum Barbecue, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Among Venice restaurants, the typical score is 79; Gitchewsum Barbecue is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gaskets on the reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
95
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
95
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
90
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gitchewsum Barbecue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gitchewsum Barbecue on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Gitchewsum Barbecue compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Gitchewsum Barbecue most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.

Has Gitchewsum Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gitchewsum Barbecue have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gitchewsum Barbecue 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 Gitchewsum Barbecue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gitchewsum Barbecue is inspected around three times per year on average.