Wally's Pour House
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Wally's Pour House nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Wally's Pour House's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed that hand wash sink at end of bar area is used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed standing water walk-in cooler fan covers with buildup of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
74
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine on shelf at bar over beer cooler.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Observed operator replace towels Repeat 8-28-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
70
Aug 28, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in beer cooler side Walk-in cooler: clam chowder 57F cold holding, chili 56F cold holding. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of food items.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in beer cooler side Walk-in cooler: clam chowder 57F cold holding, chili 56F cold holding. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of food items.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wd40 on side shelf of ice machine. Observed operator move wd40. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in dip holder for soda guns at bar. Observed operator clean holders. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
16-32-5
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken on floor in Walk-in cooler. Operator move chicken off floor to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in Walk-in cooler on shelf over canned and bottled beverages.
08B-49-4
43
Feb 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed new operator does not have copy of current well water testing.
27-02-4
90
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at 3 compartment sink. Observed employee label bottles. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat 8-11-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes stored on floor in Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
64
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid ant spray on shelf below 3 compartment sink. Observed employee remove pesticide. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by office. Observed employee replace towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wally's Pour House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wally's Pour House on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wally's Pour House?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wally's Pour House.
How does Wally's Pour House compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Wally's Pour House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Wally's Pour House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wally's Pour House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wally's Pour House 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 Wally's Pour House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wally's Pour House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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