Shamrock Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
52
Score
Shamrock Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Venice facility scores 79, putting Shamrock Cafe on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook handling raw shell eggs cracking and scrambling them with bare hands, then handling toast and clean plates without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg in cardboard holder sitting on top of open make table, over chopped garlic, cheese and butter. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on ice machine.
22-20-5
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. Observed thawed commercial reduced oxygen packing fish not removed from packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at wait staff salad station. Repeat from last inspection 2-14-25 **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cooks line. Observed soiled dry cloth used to wipe counter after use to wipe up raw egg splashed from scrambling.
21-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Top of reach-in cooler make table soil around sides and inside of lid. Repeat from last inspection 2-14-25. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Operator has set up 3 compartment sink for sanitation of dish ware and equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
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. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Warning**
06-09-1
74
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 1 order creme brulee, 2 slice cheese cheese cake and 1 slice pumpkin pie dated 11-28-23 in reach-in cooler at front counter. Observed operator voluntarily **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 order creme brulee, 2 slice cheese cheese cake and 1 slice pumpkin pie dated 11-28-23 in reach-in cooler at front counter. Observed operator voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in dry storage area. Observed operator remove pesticide from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean equipment under towel dispenser in kitchen wait staff station. Observed operator move equipment from under towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
24-28-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
50
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
61
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs and handled clean plates without washing hands in between. Repeat 3-9-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe dirty hands on soiled rags and clothing then continue food preparation without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut vegetables and cheese on cooks line. Observed operator move eggs for proper storage. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in reach-in cooler at wait staff area. coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); sliced beets and onions (56F - Cold Holding); butter (64F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all list items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach-in cooler at wait staff area. coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); sliced beets and onions (56F - Cold Holding); butter (64F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all list items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area. Observed employee label bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 cheese in reach-in-freezer that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at make tables soiled. Observed slicer with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Print copy for operator observed operator have current staff complete Employee Health Agreement. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and soup on cooks line prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at make tables. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on floor of Walk-in cooler entry. Repeat 3-9-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers in reach-in cooler and clean pan rack. Repeat 3-9-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light cover in storage room and on reach-in cooler at wait staff area. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cooks line. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meatloaf and fish in Walk-in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over cooks line. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan on shelf by slicer with heavy dust buildup. **Warning**
36-34-5
16
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: Observed operator does not have signed EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENT **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 10-20-22. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: Observed floor tiles in Walk-in cooler still miss and in disrepair **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shamrock Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shamrock Cafe on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shamrock Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shamrock Cafe.
How does Shamrock Cafe compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Shamrock Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Shamrock Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shamrock Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shamrock Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Shamrock Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shamrock Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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