Venice — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Venice, Florida has 291 food establishments with 3,631 inspections on record. 2 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 90.5%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.7 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: T J Carney's in Venice, shut down March 23, 2026 for rodent activity.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Metro Diner in Venice on March 4, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

291Facilities
3,631Total Inspections
2Closures 2026
90.5%Pass Rate
4.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Valenti Restaurant 29 339 3
T J Carney's 27 311 3
Soda Fountain 30 188 2
Patches Restaurant 31 269 1
Italiano's 28 233 1

Venice Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Venice 90.5% Pass Rate 90.5%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Venice 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Venice 0.69 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.69
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Venice Restaurants: Recent Closures (2)

DateBusinessReason
T J Carney's Rodent activity
Pokehub Rodent activity

Venice Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
China One 7 (3 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar 3 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cracker Barrel #282 10 (1 high) Warning Issued
Big Mike's Pizza INC 4 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
China One 16 (6 high) Administrative complaint recommended
La Botte 4 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chaz 51 Steakhouse 0 Call Back - Complied
Bowled Venice LLC 12 Warning Issued
Peach's Restaurant 8 (4 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Italiano's 5 Call Back - Extension given, pending

Venice Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
14 Food contact surfaces 19,049
22 Consumer advisory 17,872
08 Proper hand/arm washing 16,678
36 Proper ventilation 15,548
03 Employee health reporting 15,364

Venice Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

135Actions on Record
$55,725Total Fines
$416Avg Fine
$2,800Largest Fine
74Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Mar 4, 2026 Metro Diner $800 7--2026011794
Oct 2, 2025 Valenti Restaurant $800 7--2025066763
Aug 28, 2025 Brewburgers $800 7--2025059019
Nov 17, 2025 Italiano's $440 7--2025055840
Apr 16, 2026 Las Costenitas Latin Market $400 7--2026021612
Nov 3, 2025 Louie's Bistro $400 7--2025062367
Nov 17, 2025 Peach's Restaurant $400 7--2025069923
Apr 23, 2026 T J Carney's $400 7--2026020316
Dec 29, 2025 Perkins Restaurant $400 7--2025086165
Apr 23, 2026 Pokehub $400 7--2026012889

Venice Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

47Fire Violations
30Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Exit blocked or locked 24
Cooking without hood suppression 9
Other fire safety violation 6
Fire extinguisher in red zone 5
Propane tank stored inside building 3

Venice Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Venice has 82 FDACS-regulated facilities with 174 inspections on record and 7 stop-sale orders issued.

82Retail Facilities
174FDACS Inspections
7Stop-Sale Orders

Venice FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityProductReason
7-eleven-store-38665a-shreeji-paras-2-INC-394261 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
7-eleven-store-38665a-shreeji-paras-2-INC-394261 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Starbucks # 9976 Establishment #: 315045 Service Area Ice Bin Against Wall Under Teas (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterat…
Starbucks # 9976 Establishment #: 315045 Service Area Ice Bin Against Wall Under Teas (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment." Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterat…
7-eleven-19194a-383570 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
7-eleven-19194a-383570 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
7-eleven-19194a-383570 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…

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Venice FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 26
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 10
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing 9
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning 7
3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, 6

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Venice Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
7-Eleven 8 84 2,422
Publix 3 30 875
Wawa 2 14 430
Dollar General 2 57 2,871
Shell 2 152 1,169
Aldi 2 2 310
Starbucks 2 77 1,170
The King Of Vape 1 0 6

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Venice: Notable Restaurants

Valenti Restaurant

Venice · Most Closures

29 inspections 339 violations 3 closures

T J Carney's

Venice · Most Closures

27 inspections 311 violations 3 closures

Soda Fountain

Venice · Most Closures

30 inspections 188 violations 2 closures

Patches Restaurant

Venice · Most Inspected

31 inspections 269 violations 1 closures

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill

Venice · Most Inspected

31 inspections 172 violations

Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar

Venice · Recently Inspected

13 inspections 52 violations

Venice: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 5 281 1
McDonalds 4 164 0
Taco Bell 2 87 0
Arbys 2 100 0
Culvers 2 98 0
Wendys 2 78 0
Bob Evans 1 133 0
Cracker Barrel 1 136 0
Hampton Inn 1 43 0
Panera Bread 1 56 0

Venice Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Venice?
Venice, Florida has 291 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Venice?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Venice is 90.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Venice this year?
2 food establishments in Venice have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Venice?
The most frequently cited violations in Venice are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Venice?
Dunkin has the most locations in Venice with 5 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Venice?
T J Carney's in Venice was shut down on March 23, 2026 for rodent activity.
How does Venice compare to the Florida state average?
Venice has a pass rate of 90.5%, which is 4.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Venice?
Food establishments in Venice have an average of 12.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Venice been assessed?
Food establishments in Venice have been assessed $55,725 in fines across 135 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $416 and the largest single fine was $2,800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Venice restaurants?
47 fire safety violations have been documented across 30 food establishments in Venice. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Venice inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Venice, Florida has 82 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 174 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Venice?
FDACS has issued 7 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Venice. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Venice Restaurants & Food Establishments (287)

Bar Harbor Cheesecake Company LLC FDACS Retail

219 Miami Ave W, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

7-eleven #34863a FDACS Retail

1475 E Venice Ave, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Cvs Pharmacy # 03647 FDACS Retail

4090 Tamiami Trl S, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Vw Publix 0734 FDACS Retail

1445 E Venice Ave, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Bergeron Roasters FDACS Retail

203 Base Ave E, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Coffee/Tea Processor

7-eleven Store #41854a FDACS Retail

8959 S Tamiami Trail, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Traditional European Deli LLC FDACS Retail

525 E Venice Ave Unit E, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

7-eleven Store #34814a / Whm 34814 Investments INC FDACS Retail

1242 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

The King of Vape FDACS Retail

545 US Highway 41 Byp N, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Venice Shell FDACS Retail

360 Commercial Court, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Pro Coffee Shop FDACS Retail

1300 N RIVER RD, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Orion Mart FDACS Retail

2200 S Tamiami Trl, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Publix 1683 FDACS Retail

12165 Mercado DR, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Publix Super Markets INC. #1769 FDACS Retail

4173 S Tamiami Trl, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Costco Wholesale #1682 FDACS Retail

11700 Mezzo DR, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Vw Cvs 01120 FDACS Retail

215 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Publix Liquor Store # 0734 Establishment #: 358019 FDACS Retail

1455 E VENICE AVE, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables Inspected By: JOHN WEAVER

Enzymedica INC FDACS Retail

771 COMMERCE DRIVE, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Other Non Perishable Processor

Publix # 0802 FDACS Retail

535 Tamiami Trl, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Chevron Food and Gas FDACS Retail

110 Pointe Loop Dr, Venice

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice