Art Garden Cafe in Venice
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390 Nokomis Ave, Venice, FL 34285Art Garden Cafe in Venice has a documented pattern of serious food safety violations and was emergency-closed once for unsanitary conditions on January 16, 2024. The facility averaged 3.7 violations per inspection across 19 inspections since 2016, below the statewide average of 5.2, but this aggregate obscures a marked deterioration beginning in late 2023. Between January and February 2024, the facility accumulated 15 violations in three consecutive inspections, including 9 high-priority violations on the day of the emergency closure. High-priority violations centered on employee health policy (cited repeatedly across four inspections in 2024), proper hand washing, food in good condition, shell stock handling, and parasite destruction. The facility was fined $300 in one disciplinary action. The emergency closure callback inspection on January 25, 2024 showed compliance, but violations resumed: a February 10, 2025 routine inspection documented 7 violations including 3 high-priority findings; an April 16, 2025 inspection triggered an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on December 15, 2025 was completed with no further action, though six violations were cited, including three separate findings each for employee health policy and food in good condition—both indicators of systemic control issues. Ongoing inspector notation of food condition and employee health concerns suggests persistent management challenges despite the post-closure compliance period.
Most recent closure: January 16, 2024 for unsanitary conditions.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Art Garden Cafe in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Art Garden Cafe in Venice: Emergency Closure History (1)
Art Garden Cafe in Venice: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $300.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025038533 | $300.00 | Apr 16, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Art Garden Cafe in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Art Garden Cafe in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Art Garden Cafe in Venice under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between January 16, 2024 and January 25, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Art Garden Cafe in Venice last inspected?
- Art Garden Cafe in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Art Garden Cafe in Venice last shut down?
- Art Garden Cafe in Venice was last shut down on January 16, 2024 for unsanitary conditions. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Art Garden Cafe in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Art Garden Cafe in Venice are: Food in good condition, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Art Garden Cafe in Venice had?
- Art Garden Cafe in Venice has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Art Garden Cafe in Venice find?
- Art Garden Cafe in Venice was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Art Garden Cafe in Venice ever been shut down?
- Yes, Art Garden Cafe in Venice has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has Art Garden Cafe in Venice faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Art Garden Cafe in Venice has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $300.00 in fines.
- How much has Art Garden Cafe in Venice been fined?
- Art Garden Cafe in Venice has been fined a total of $300.00 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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