Mad Salads

2119 S Tamiami Tr, Venice, FL 34293

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mad Salads has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about three violations before that.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer on shelf by microwave over packs of bread rolls.

41-10-4

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. . Observed cart in dining area with sanitizer bucket on top shelf over single service silverware and napkins.

21-44-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes stored on floor in prep area. Observed operator move potatoes off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator preparing food without hair restraint.

13-03-4

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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 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

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at prep counter soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean blender containers next to employee hand sink exposed to drips from soap dispenser and employees washing hands. Observed employee move containers to an appropriate storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

24-28-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at prep counter worn and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at shelf by 3 compartment sink. Observed employee placed containers in sink to scrub off labels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed service spoons and spatulas stored with service surface up at prep table by 3 compartment sink. Observed employee invert utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored on floor under counter.

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mad Salads last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mad Salads on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Mad Salads compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Mad Salads most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.

Has Mad Salads' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mad Salads have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mad Salads 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 Mad Salads inspected?

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

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