Mission Organic

231 W Miami Ave, Venice, FL 34285

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Mission Organic, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Mission Organic's latest score is in line with the Venice average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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.

53B-13-5

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. Email operator copy of Employee health agreement. Operator printed copies and had staff complete at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on floor in store room. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 15, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reserved bacon in reach in cooler over repaired chicken salad, quinoa salad, and guacamole. Observe operator, relocate bacon bottom shelf for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

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.

02C-03-5

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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Caesar dressing made on site with pasteurized eggs, chicken salad and tuna salad prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked

02C-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at wait staff, coffee station, not inverted or protected. Observed operator invert filters. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jul 25, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on on reach-in cooler at front counter area. Repeat 11-14-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Observed gasket is still torn. **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Nov 14, 2022

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machine.

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mission Organic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mission Organic on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Mission Organic compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Mission Organic most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Venice average of 79.

Has Mission Organic's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mission Organic 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 Mission Organic inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mission Organic is inspected around three times per year on average.

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