Sharky's on the Pier
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Sharky's on the Pier has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Venice restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher machine stopped mid cycle on multiple operating attempts. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
16-13-5
78
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Make Table at sautee station:; diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding); pasta (48F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items had been placed in makes table 1.5 hour prior to and removed all items to walk-in cooler and closed lid on make table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
11-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in fish cutting room not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by garbage can. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce on floor in walk-in cooler under shelves. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fans in beer coolers with heavy dust buildup. **Warning**
36-34-5
64
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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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 dishwashing machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Operator change sanitizer bucket and reprised machine, retested at 100 parts per million. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
86
Nov 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in fish cutting cooler does not have hot water. Operator stated it was damaged during hurricane and they are not doing fish cutting in cooler till handwashing sink is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed handwashing sink in fish cutting cooler does not have hot water. Operator stated it was damaged during hurricane and they are not doing fish cutting in cooler till handwashing sink is repaired. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Oct 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen near cold cooks line area. Observed 15 small flying insects landing on surface of outdoor bar area which is attached to side of main building away from kitchen entrance. Observed uncountable amount of small flying insects landing on dining tables at outside area on the beach. The dining area 20 feet from main building is with in 5 feet of the beach and 10 ft of wood public park area on Venice beach. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in fish cutting cooler does not have hot water. Operator stated it was damaged during hurricane and they are not doing fish cutting in cooler till handwashing sink is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in storage area. Repeat 4-10-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
74
Apr 10, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line. Observed operator remove tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing 74F water at cooks line grill. Observed operator remove utensils from use. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
90
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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 chlorine sanitizer at 000 part per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator checked sanitizer bucket and adjusted it. Recheck. Sanitizer at 50 parts per million. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed at 3:40 pm butter cut on counter at wait station not time marked. Observed stated butter cups were placed out at 11:30 am. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of butter cups.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at 3:40 pm butter cut on counter at wait station not time marked. Observed stated butter cups were placed out at 11:30 am. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of butter cups.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment is doing non-continuous cooking of chicken wings without approved written plans. Email operater information for non-continuous cooking guidelines and application.
03C-89-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet at time of inspection. Repeat 4-4-23 **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on cooks line and expo station. Repeat 4-4-23. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at wait station not covered or inverted. Repeat 4-4-23 **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
47
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef over ready to eat roasted tomatoes and slice mozzarella in reach-in cooler draws at grill station. Observed operator rearrange food for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator is keep butters and sauces at front of cooks line on time and marked correctly but does not have written time as a control procedure sheet. Email operator time a control sheet. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top of clean dish end of dishwasher machine. Observed employee remove beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler across from dishwasher area has accumulation of soil residues and mold-like substance on interior and shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not covered or inverted at wait station. Observed operator invert coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine in dry storage room has rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
58
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharky's on the Pier last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharky's on the Pier on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharky's on the Pier?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sharky's on the Pier.
How does Sharky's on the Pier compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Sharky's on the Pier most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Sharky's on the Pier's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sharky's on the Pier have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sharky's on the Pier 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 Sharky's on the Pier inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sharky's on the Pier is inspected around four times per year on average.
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