Harbor Bistro

125 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

American

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Harbor Bistro five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Venice average 79, so Harbor Bistro is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink in kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times blocked with dirty pans. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator has shell eggs on time but does not have time control plan available.

03F-10-5

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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.

11-07-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

10-20-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 14, 2024

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wing and rib prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Operator marked items appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

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 operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104

11-27-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed beverage.

12B-07-4

Apr 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harbor Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harbor Bistro on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Harbor Bistro compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Harbor Bistro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.

Has Harbor Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harbor Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harbor Bistro 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 Harbor Bistro inspected?

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

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