Shuck N Ale
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Shuck N Ale has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Shuck N Ale was last inspected on Oct 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Venice restaurants, the typical score is 79; Shuck N Ale is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 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 Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million after multiple test. Instructed operator they may use dishwasher to wash dishes and equipment but must use 3 compartment sink to sanitize items after washing. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 small flying insects landing of vinegar and ketchup bottles in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide on chemical shelf at dry storage area. Operator removed pesticides from establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters Rockefeller in reach-in-cooler at cooks line over cooked crab and smoked sausage. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food at cooks line. Operator disposed of basting brush. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at food preparation area next to oven. Repeat 9-3-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
47
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk-in-freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat 11-9-23 **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
86
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steamed potatoes and corn on the cob in steam table both at 97F hot holding. Observed operator turn up heat on steam table and recheck temperature 30 minutes later 138F hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spinach and cheese mix in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date used.
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf at clean dish rack. Observed employee remove beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar soiled. Observed operator clean nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed and hand wash sink at wait station blocked with utensils and hand wash sink at cooks line blocked with plastic container. Observed operator remove all items. Repeat 3-22-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
82
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 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 at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator set up 3 compartment sink for chlorine sanitizing.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed trays of raw oysters rockafella in reach-in cooler over cooked shrimp. Observed employee move raw oysters to lower shelf for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on cooks line at 74F. Employee stated it was removed from cooler 3 hours prior. Observed employee placed butter back into cooler. Recheck temperature 20 minutes later 64F Repeat 11-2-22 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shells stock tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plate in hand wash sink at cooks line. Observed employee remove plate. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
50
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked 4 gallons red beans in Walk-in cooler at 50F. Observed stated they had been prepared yesterday afternoon. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of bean
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked 4 gallons red beans in Walk-in cooler at 50F. Observed stated they had been prepared yesterday afternoon. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of beans
01B-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage above customer food in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Observed operator move beverage from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed observed spray bottles of cooking oil cooks line not labeled. Observed operator label bottles.
02D-01-5
67
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shuck N Ale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shuck N Ale on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shuck N Ale?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shuck N Ale.
How does Shuck N Ale compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Shuck N Ale most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Shuck N Ale's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shuck N Ale have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shuck N Ale 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 Shuck N Ale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shuck N Ale is inspected around two times per year on average.
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