Obee's Soup Salad & Subs

261 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34285

American

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Obee's Soup Salad & Subs appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Venice restaurants, the typical score is 79; Obee's Soup Salad & Subs is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed license is showing expired at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat from last inspection 8-6-24 - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat from last inspection **Time Extended**

13-03-4

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

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

11-26-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat from last inspection 8-6-24

13-03-4

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled under equipment and counter.

36-73-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat 7-26-23 **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

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

13-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris under counter at sandwich make table.

36-27-5

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray bottle and box of pesticide on cart by mop sink. Observed operator remove pesticide. **Corrected On-Site**

41-05-4

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

11-27-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some training certifications missing information.

53B-10-4

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. Observed operator had employees complete Employee Health Agreement. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-07-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top of deli case

12B-07-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

12B-13-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat 7-18-22 **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-37-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Obee's Soup Salad & Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Obee's Soup Salad & Subs on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Obee's Soup Salad & Subs?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Obee's Soup Salad & Subs.

How does Obee's Soup Salad & Subs compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Obee's Soup Salad & Subs most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.

Has Obee's Soup Salad & Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Obee's Soup Salad & Subs have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Obee's Soup Salad & Subs 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 Obee's Soup Salad & Subs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Obee's Soup Salad & Subs is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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