Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key
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4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key operates with a mixed compliance record. Across 20 inspections dating to 2022, the facility accumulated 119 violations, averaging 5.95 per inspection — near the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in 7 of the most recent 8 inspections, consumer advisory violations in 6 of 8, and proper cooking temperature violations in at least 3 inspections. Hand washing violations were cited on multiple occasions. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. All recent inspections resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 documented 6 violations and was closed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key last inspected?
- Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 25, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key?
- The most frequently cited violations at Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key had?
- Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key find?
- Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key was most recently inspected on August 25, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key ever been shut down?
- No, Viento Kitchen & Bar in Longboat Key has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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