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.

Venice — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Venice Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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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

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
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)

Date	Business	Reason
Mar 23, 2026	T J Carney's	Rodent activity
Feb 20, 2026	Pokehub	Rodent activity

Venice Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 7	China One	7 (3 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 7	Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar	3 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Cracker Barrel #282	10 (1 high)	Warning Issued
May 4	Big Mike's Pizza INC	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 29	China One	16 (6 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 29	La Botte	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 29	Chaz 51 Steakhouse	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 29	Bowled Venice LLC	12	Warning Issued
Apr 28	Peach's Restaurant	8 (4 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Italiano's	5	Call Back - Extension given, pending

Venice Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
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)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
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

Issue	Citations
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.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Aug 21, 2025	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…
Apr 16, 2025	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…
Jan 16, 2025	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…
Dec 11, 2024	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…
Sep 12, 2024	7-eleven-19194a-383570	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Sep 12, 2024	7-eleven-19194a-383570	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Sep 12, 2024	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

Code	Violation	Citations
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

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Venice Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
7-Eleven	8	84	2,422
Publix	3	30	875
Starbucks	2	77	1,170
Wawa	2	14	430
Dollar General	2	57	2,871
Shell	2	152	1,169
Aldi	2	2	310
RaceTrac	1	29	460

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Venice: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	5	281	1
McDonalds	4	164	0
Arbys	2	100	0
Culvers	2	98	0
Wendys	2	78	0
Taco Bell	2	87	0
Dairy Queen	1	172	0
Firehouse Subs	1	62	0
Jimmy Johns	1	34	0
Outback Steakhouse	1	108	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 — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

Venice Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Venice Restaurants: Recent Closures (2)

Venice Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Venice Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Venice Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Venice Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Venice Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Venice FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

Venice FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Venice Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

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