Mikes at Venetia
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
61
Score
Mikes at Venetia has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Oct 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 12 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Mikes at Venetia's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, reach in cooler, stove, grill, fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Still Ceiling tile missing. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Still observed /ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Still observed floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer, oven, reach in cooler kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Still observed accumulation of debris. Under fryer, oven, reach in cooler kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with sauce stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Still observed plastic containers with sauce stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
61
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw Pork (52F - Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler in disrepair near the stove. ambient temperature reading 56. As per operator, food has been stored inside the cooler overnight? **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw Pork (52F - Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler in disrepair near the stove. ambient temperature reading 56. As per operator, food has been stored inside the cooler overnight? **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 Chlorine 00ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 00ppm **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Also Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw Pork (52F - Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler in disrepair near the stove. ambient temperature reading 56. As per operator, food has been stored inside the cooler overnight? **Warning**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, reach in cooler, stove, grill, fryer. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
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. Reach in cooler near stove. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer, oven, reach in cooler kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with sauce stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole under three compartments sink kitchen and wall in disrepair near exit door. Also observed hole and wall in disrepair under Dishwasher machine. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
14
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooked line area. Observed oven, grill, fryer machine, stove, prep table, reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
70
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over hamburger patty inside reach in cooler near stove. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Located near dishwasher machine. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jerry, Benita. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, cooked ribs not date marked inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooked line area. Observed oven, grill, fryer machine, stove, prep table, reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink bar area. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of French fries stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand was sink bar area and kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler next walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
30
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line area.
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.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris also in disrepair inside Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near ice machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of French fry store directly on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near three compartment sink..
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
55
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid the licensed during inspection.
50-17-2
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
36-27-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mikes at Venetia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mikes at Venetia on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mikes at Venetia?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mikes at Venetia.
How does Mikes at Venetia compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mikes at Venetia most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mikes at Venetia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mikes at Venetia have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mikes at Venetia 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 Mikes at Venetia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mikes at Venetia is inspected around two times per year on average.
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