Joy's Kouzine
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Joy's Kouzine 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food identified” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Joy's Kouzine's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat from last inspection 4-2-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: 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. **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.Repeat from last inspection 4-2-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Time Extended**
11-05-4
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. Repeat from last inspection 4-2-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Still missing Employee health agreement for most staff. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: No copy of latest inspection report available. **Time Extended**
51-18-6
70
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: 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. **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Time Extended**
11-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: 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/ **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Observed dishwasher machine still needs cleaning **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Observed dishwashing machine still needs cleaning. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle of reach-in cooler at cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Observed door handles still need cleaning **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes stored on floor in kitchen under shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Observed cases of potatoes, bacon, and raw shell eggs on floor in kitchen and walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: No conspicuous thermometer observed and cold holding units. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in walk-in cooler. Repeat 11-21-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Observed aluminum foil lining shelves in walk-in cooler is still torn and soiled **Time Extended**
14-20-4
50
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 10 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed raw shell eggs on counter at cooks line not time marked. Employee stated they were removed from reach-in cooler 2.5 hours prior. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in cooler out temperature and the following cold holding violations: gyro meat (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (49F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); corned beef (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); Half and half (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); almond milk (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding). Operator does not know when Walk-in cooler lost proper temperature. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed walk-in cooler out temperature and the following cold holding violations: gyro meat (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (49F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); corned beef (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); Half and half (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); almond milk (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding). Operator does not know when Walk-in cooler lost proper temperature. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed 1/6 pan of raw chicken in walk-in cooler over bread. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
11-05-4
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 cooked potatoes packages of sliced cheese and bags of cheese employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Walk-in cooler not holding proper cold holding temperatures and establishment does not have enough coolers to hold all temperature/time control for food safety foods at time of inspection. **Warning**
04-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced cheese and bags of cheese employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior. Repeat 11-21-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle of reach-in cooler at cooks line. **Warning**
23-24-4
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 walk-in cooler has not ambient thermometer. Used inspectors thermometer to check ambient cold holding temperature holding at 49F. Operator does not know when Walk-in cooler lost proper temperature. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes stored on floor in kitchen under shelf. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in walk-in cooler. Repeat 11-21-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
12
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs on cooks line not time marked. Observed operator mark time on eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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 corned beef hash and ham that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-03-5
67
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs at cooks line and butter cups at wait station both items not time marked for food safety control. Operator stated eggs were removed from cooler 30 minutes prior butter was 2 hours prior. Observed operator mark time correctly **Corrected On-Site**
03F-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 operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed new operator of establishment does not have written Time as a Control sheet. Email operator Time as a Control sheet and review how to properly complete. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
64
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs on counter at cooks line not time marked . Operator stated shell eggs had been taken out of reach-in cooler 1 hour prior. Observed operator correctly time mark eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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 slice swiss cheese in Walk-in cooler opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed operator correctly date mark cheese. Repeat 8-9-22. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
78
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 packages of slice cheese and ham in Walk-in cooler opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed operator mark with stated date opened. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24hours as per employee statement, not date marked. Observed operator date mark with stated date prepared. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joy's Kouzine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joy's Kouzine on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joy's Kouzine?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joy's Kouzine.
How does Joy's Kouzine compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Joy's Kouzine most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Joy's Kouzine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Joy's Kouzine have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joy's Kouzine 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 Joy's Kouzine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joy's Kouzine is inspected around four times per year on average.
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