Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice
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2357 S Tamiami Trail Unit 12, Venice, FL 34293Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice has been emergency-closed once, on August 20, 2015, for no warewashing facilities. The facility has recorded 27 violations across 10 inspections between 2019 and 2025, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. A disciplinary action resulting in $500 in fines was imposed. High-priority violations in the record include employee health policy, food in good condition, and food contact surfaces, with the most significant cluster appearing in July 2022. The most recent inspection on July 21, 2025 found 6 violations including one high-priority issue and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: August 20, 2015 for no warewashing facilities.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| No Warewashing Facilities | 11:09:00 |
Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $500.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015037008 | $500.00 | Aug 20, 2015 | Orlando |
Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice last inspected?
- Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice last shut down?
- Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice was last shut down on August 20, 2015 for no warewashing facilities. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sanitizing, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice had?
- Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice find?
- Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice was most recently inspected on July 21, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice ever been shut down?
- Yes, Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- Has Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $500.00 in fines.
- How much has Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice been fined?
- Al's Ice Cream Shoppe in Venice has been fined a total of $500.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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