Snowbirds Grill
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Snowbirds Grill has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” 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. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled and has heavy accumulation of debris and grease behind cooks line equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed floor and area behind cook line equipment still in need of cleaning at time of inspection **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage raw shell eggs in reach-in cooler over cut watermelon. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items in reach-in cooler: 2 lb sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); 1 gal milk (56F - Cold Holding); 3 lb shredded cheddar (59F - Cold Holding); 3 lb cheese curds (61F - Cold Holding); 5lb blue cheese crumbles (58F - Cold Holding); 2 qt clam chowder (65F - Cold Holding); 2 lb fish (54F - Cold Holding); 3 lb burger patties (56F - Cold Holding); 4 lb pulled pork (55F - Cold Holding); 1 lb chicken breast (54F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in reach-in cooler: 2 lb sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); 1 gal milk (56F - Cold Holding); 3 lb shredded cheddar (59F - Cold Holding); 3 lb cheese curds (61F - Cold Holding); 5lb blue cheese crumbles (58F - Cold Holding); 2 qt clam chowder (65F - Cold Holding); 2 lb fish (54F - Cold Holding); 3 lb burger patties (56F - Cold Holding); 4 lb pulled pork (55F - Cold Holding); 1 lb chicken breast (54F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled and has heavy accumulation of debris and grease behind cooks line equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of Togo containers in back hall stored on floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
55
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. **Warning**
53B-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. Repeat 8-7-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
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 operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 8-7-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on shelf at back of kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5
64
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 and raw burger patties opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.
02C-03-5
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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement
11-26-1
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
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
64
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid fly spray on counter at bar area. Operator disposed of can. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed own/operating manager Agron Rexhepi has not gotten Management certification within 30 days
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coleslaw and sauce in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by dishwasher machine.
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at wait station by soda machine. Employee invert to go boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol in reach-in cooler at wait staff bar area. Observed operator remove medication.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
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 bag of blue cheese in reach-in cooler that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
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.
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.
11-07-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket store on counter at wait station next single service articles.
21-44-1
47
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spatulas at clean dish area stored with food contact surface up.
24-18-4
86
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on on reach-in coolers on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverages in reach-in cooler cooler next to pizza oven.
12B-13-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snowbirds Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snowbirds Grill on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snowbirds Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Snowbirds Grill.
How does Snowbirds Grill compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Snowbirds Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Snowbirds Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Snowbirds Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Snowbirds Grill 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 Snowbirds Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Snowbirds Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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