The Coffee Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at The Coffee Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.
“Commercially processed ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Venice facility scores 79, putting The Coffee Cafe on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 2 dozen butter portion cups not properly time marked. Operator stated butter had been taken out 3hour and 50 minutes prior. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cleaned produce, cold cuts and muffins in reach-in cooler. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs and burgers offered undercooked not identified on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is keeping butter PCs on Time control but does not have a written policy. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or wall next to ceiling at front counter area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Kitchen utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
45
Sep 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef in reach-in-cooler over cold cuts and lettuce.
08A-05-6
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 butter at cooks line not time marked. Employee stated he had taken it out of reach-in-cooler 2 hours prior. Employee marked time on butter. Repeat 8-9-24 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Repeat 8-9-24 **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup, and sauces in reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 8-9-24
02C-02-5
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 sliced cheese and ham in reach-in-cooler opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly 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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen or front counter.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
14-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
26
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 ham that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 9-1-23 **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shepherds pie and chicken salad prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at cooks line.
24-18-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage ad reference material.
11-07-5
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 deli turkey, ham, cheese coleslaw and potato salad opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on ice chute at soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Coffee Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Coffee Cafe on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Coffee Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Coffee Cafe.
How does The Coffee Cafe compare to other restaurants in Venice?
The Coffee Cafe most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has The Coffee Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Coffee Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Coffee 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 The Coffee Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Coffee Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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