Snook Haven

5000 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Snook Haven six times, with records going back to 2023. Snook Haven was last inspected on Feb 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.

“Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Venice restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw alligator stored over cooked kielbasa sausage in the 2-door stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw alligator. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**

36-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed limes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the limes. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 5/2024.

16-37-1

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the dish area. **Repeat Violation**

36-03-4

Basic - Exterior doors have gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored near plastic containers of dry rub in the smoker kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade sprayer used for apple cider vinegar.

14-15-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed egg wash stored over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler near the breading station. The operator properly stored the egg wash. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the back of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-03-4

Basic - Exterior doors has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the ice machine stored in a soiled container.

10-12-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use tongs stored on top of soiled lids at the steam table. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-02-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the three compartment sink. The operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use tongs stored on top of container lids at the steam table. The operator properly stored the in-use tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-02-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near drink pitchers at the walk up counter. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed apple juice in a spray bottle not labeled. The operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the dish area.

36-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Snook Haven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Snook Haven on file is from Feb 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Snook Haven?

Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Snook Haven.

How does Snook Haven compare to other restaurants in Venice?

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

Has Snook Haven's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Snook Haven have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Snook Haven 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 Snook Haven inspected?

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

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