Venezuelan Taste

7537 Osceola Polk Line Rd, Davenport, FL 33896
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Venezuelan Taste four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

By comparison, the average Davenport facility scores 85, putting Venezuelan Taste on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw chicken over milk, shelled eggs over drink pitchers in glass door reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Coffee maker at front counter **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwashing sink blocked by bread rack **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by cup and detergent bucket in handwashing sink at front counter Product thawing in kitchen handwashing sink Operator removed cup **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In restroom
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Several in hallway leading to restroom
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fruit bags thawing at room temperature without water in handwashing sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
50
Nov 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Feb 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Venezuelan Taste last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Venezuelan Taste on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Venezuelan Taste compare to other restaurants in Davenport?

Venezuelan Taste most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Davenport average of 85.

Has Venezuelan Taste's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Venezuelan Taste have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Venezuelan Taste means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Venezuelan Taste inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Venezuelan Taste is inspected around two times per year on average.