Venebites

217 E 3 Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Venebites 12 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Venebites' 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in employee restroom.

31B-04-4

Jul 16, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers in storage area.

14-69-4

May 14, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking, no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink.

29-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle touching rice. Owner removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's cup placed on prep table next to rice.

12B-07-4

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees change tanks and gloves no hand wash.

12A-07-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo cooler across from flat top grill.

05-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers frontline not stored inverted.

25-06-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese sticks in reach in freezer back area not covered. Owner covered during inspection.

08B-12-5

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Apr 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed the addition of dining areas on the inside and outside and addition of dry storage area to left of the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: No plan review submitted and approved. **Time Extended**

51-16-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Venebites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Venebites on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

How does Venebites compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Venebites most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Venebites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Venebites have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Venebites 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 Venebites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Venebites is inspected around four times per year on average.

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