The Pilot House on Venice Beach

101 The Esplanade N, Venice, FL 34285

American

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at The Pilot House on Venice Beach, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The Pilot House on Venice Beach's latest score of 95 sits above the Venice average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major 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 hot dogs and cooked burgers that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

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 chicken salad prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked

02C-02-5

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major 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 hotdogs and cheese 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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 pre-cooked burgers, chicken, cheese all opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

02C-03-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed operator secure tanks **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pilot House on Venice Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pilot House on Venice Beach on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Pilot House on Venice Beach?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Pilot House on Venice Beach.

How does The Pilot House on Venice Beach compare to other restaurants in Venice?

The Pilot House on Venice Beach most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.

Has The Pilot House on Venice Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Pilot House on Venice Beach have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Pilot House on Venice Beach 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 The Pilot House on Venice Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Pilot House on Venice Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.

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