Louie's Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Louie's Bistro 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Louie's Bistro's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Observed license has not been renewed at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in counter top cooler out of temperature: slice cheese 47F cold holding, cut tomatoes 50F cold holding. Employee stated items had been placed out 1 hour prior, then returned items to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Observed sliced American cheese in counter top cooler stored above the cold holding line of unit. Tempered at 51F cold holding employee stated cheese was placed into cooler 1 hour prior and move extra cheese to reach-in cooler. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Training certification presented did not correspond to current staff. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Observed operator has not completed training for staff at time of inspection and has remainder of 60 day period end on May 10th **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
67
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in counter top cooler out of temperature: slice cheese 47F cold holding, cut tomatoes 50F cold holding. Employee stated items had been placed out 1 hour prior, then returned items to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 butter tub and wrap portions on counter by toasters no time marked on them. Employee stated items had been out 3.5 hours. Then marked time on them. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
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/
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. Training certification presented did not correspond to current staff.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written Time control sheet presented only had page 1 of 3.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
33
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 small flying insects by cooks are prep sink landing on walls and clean plastic containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed 4 small flying insects by cooks are prep sink landing on walls and clean plastic containers. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 small flying insects by cooks are prep sink landing on walls and clean plastic containers. **Warning**
35A-02-7
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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
64
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at 3 compartment sink. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
95
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris by 3 compartment sink and server counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Observe floor at end of counter by ice machine is still soiled **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 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.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed container of butter at cooks line not time marked. Observed employee state butter was put out at 8:30 am and then correctly mark time on butter. Repeat 7-11-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 small flying insects by trash can next to bar area 3 compartment sink and 2 small flying insects at cooks line area.
35A-02-6
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at 3 compartment sink. Repeat 7-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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 cream cheese block and sliced cheeses that were commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked
02C-03-5
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 7-11-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet at time of inspection. Email operater Time as a Control sheet. Repeat 7-11-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris by 3 compartment sink and server counter area.
36-73-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
30
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 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 container of butter at cooks line not time marked. Observed employee correctly mark time on butter.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked potatoes in reach-in cooler at cooks line.
08A-08-5
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment has paperwork for Time as a Control sheet but has not filled out any information on them.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle at 3 compartment sink at front counter. Repeat 11-30-22 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
55
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle at 3 compartment sink and cooks area.
41-17-4
90
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Louie's Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Louie's Bistro on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Louie's Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Louie's Bistro.
How does Louie's Bistro compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Louie's Bistro most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Louie's Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Louie's Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Louie's Bistro 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 Louie's Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Louie's Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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