Venetian Gardens
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Venetian Gardens, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Venice restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
82
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pickles in the walk in cooler. The operator proctored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the maximum temperature at the high temperature dish machine at 142. The operator set up the quaternary solution for the three compartment sink to 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall in the dish area soiled with an accumulation of a black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented #10 cans of corned beef hash and red kidney beans in dry storage. The operator segregated the dented cans for return. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over liquid pasteurized egg in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken shell egg stored with in use eggs in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the broken egg. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (79F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen. The operator discarded the butter packets. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (79F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen. The operator discarded the butter packets. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wall in the dish area soiled with a black mold like substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The employee properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
39
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
74
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bolognese sauce (121F - Hot Holding) and butter (117F - Hot Holding) on the stove top on the cook line. The operator reheated the bolognese sauce (171F - Hot Holding) and butter (169F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); milk (44F - Cold Holding). The operator stated the items have been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above food items. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen blocked by a trash can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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. The operator was emailed an employee health agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Operator crab listed on the menu. The operator showed imitation crab was used instead. The operator reprinted the menu. **Corrected On-Site**
52-08-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed pears on display for self-service not wrapped or have a utensil provided.
08B-15-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and frozen vegetables thawing at room temperature in the prep area. The operator moved the items to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic plate covers stacked without proper air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator displayed the current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for dry yeast in the dry storage area not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
27
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed portion cups of salsa date marked 9/25. The operator discarded the salsa.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed portion cups of salsa date marked 9/25. The operator discarded the salsa. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator provided paper towel to the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on shelves above food prep tables in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phones. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food in the dry storage area. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-01-5
Basic - Spray sanitizer stored on a shelf with clean cutting boards in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer . **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall near the dishmachine soiled with a black mold like substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop for bread crumbs in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the plastic cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dish area soiled with black mold like substance like substance. Operator cleaned wall in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Venetian Gardens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Venetian Gardens on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Venetian Gardens?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Venetian Gardens.
How does Venetian Gardens compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Venetian Gardens most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Venice average of 79.
Has Venetian Gardens' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Venetian Gardens have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Venetian Gardens 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 Venetian Gardens inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Venetian Gardens is inspected around three times per year on average.
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