La Botte

533A Us Hwy 41 Bypass North, Venice, FL 34285
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at La Botte stretching back to 2022. La Botte was last inspected on Apr 29, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.

La Botte's latest score of 70 falls below the Venice average of 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor 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 bottle fresh chop garlic in oil at wait staff station. Operator stated garlic was prepared 1 hour prior, then correctly marked time on it. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment does not have Time control sheet for fresh chopped garlic in oil at wait staff station. Email operator Time control sheet.
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets case of raw potatoes and cases of canned tomatoes on floor in kitchen. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers working cont of sugar, salt and garlic powder not properly labeled. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed frozen stuffed pasta prepared onsite missing date of production and name and address of production location.
02D-03-4
95
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh chopped garlic in oil at from wait station at 49F. Observed operator place garlic back into reach-in cooler rechecked temperature 30 minutes later 41F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-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. Repeat 4-5-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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 operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 4-5-23 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of raw potatoes on floor by oven. Observed operator move potatoes off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
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 - 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed operator replace paper towels. Repeat 11-15-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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 cheeses and cured meats in reach-in cooler opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 11-15-22 **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
67
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed raw beef over cooked bacon in reach-in cooler make table. Observed operator move items for correct storage order. Repeat 5-10-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 packages of assorted cold cuts in reach-in cooler not date marked. Employee stated they were opened more then 24hours prior
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Observed operator replace paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking beverage while working at prep table area.
12B-02-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Botte last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Botte on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Botte?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Botte.

How does La Botte compare to other restaurants in Venice?

La Botte most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 78.

Has La Botte's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Botte 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 La Botte inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Botte is inspected around two times per year on average.