Venice Yacht Club Rest
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
86
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Venice Yacht Club Rest stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Venice restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Mark Hodge expired training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
86
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at outside bar have mold-like-substance. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages on work counters throughout kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
82
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on prep tables at cooks line and prep area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
24-27-4
90
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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 container of butter and garlic butter at cooks line not time marked. Observed operator correctly mark appropriate time on buttes **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef over cheese and vegetables is reach-in cooler draw at cooks line. Observed operator arrange items for proper storage. Repeat 10-17-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in reach-in cooler draw at cooks line. Observed operator arrange item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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/. Observed manager on duty Bryan Meek certification expired 8-7-23
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to provide Time as a Control sheet. Email operater new Time as a Control sheet. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at inside bar area. Repeat 10-17-23 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages at multiple food preparation counters throughout kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating plate of food in dishwasher area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple staff engaged in food preparation with hair restraint. Repeat 10-17-23 **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in banquet kitchen.
21-38-4
39
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties over cooked mushrooms and sauces in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Observed employee arrange food for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by dishwasher area blocked by cart. Operator removed cart **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes, rice and vegetables in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed 13 lbs of steak in Walk-in cooler thats was in reduced oxygen packaging done onsite less then 48 hours prior as per operator statement. The steaks were not properly labeled with item information and dates on high contrast labeling.
03G-06-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at inside. Repeat 5-16-23 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment is using non-continuous cooking for chicken breast for catering events.
03C-89-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation at cooks line. Observed operator had staff put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
50
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment is doing non-continuous cooking of chicken wings without approved written procedures. Email operator copy of non-continuous guidelines and application. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-89-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda guns at outside bar and upstairs bar with buildup of mold-like substance. Observed can opener at upstairs kitchen with buildup of debris on blade. Repeat 5-25-22 for soda gun **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dish machines at kitchen and bars.
16-62-1
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured inside down stairs bar. Repeat 5-25-22. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Venice Yacht Club Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Venice Yacht Club Rest on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Venice Yacht Club Rest?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Venice Yacht Club Rest.
How does Venice Yacht Club Rest compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Venice Yacht Club Rest most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Venice Yacht Club Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Venice Yacht Club Rest have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Venice Yacht Club Rest 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 Venice Yacht Club Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Venice Yacht Club Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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