Blu Island Bistro in Venice
Last inspected:
625 Tamiami Trail S, Venice, FL 34285Blu Island Bistro in Venice has logged 24 inspections since 2016 with 166 total violations, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have recurred across multiple inspections, including employee health reporting violations (cited in at least 6 inspections), consumer advisory failures (4 inspections), shell stock requirements violations (3 inspections), and parasite destruction violations (3 inspections). Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, including a warning issued on November 20, 2023. The most recent inspection on September 17, 2025 documented 18 violations including 2 high-priority findings for employee health reporting and parasite destruction; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Blu Island Bistro in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Blu Island Bistro in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Blu Island Bistro in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Blu Island Bistro in Venice last inspected?
- Blu Island Bistro in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 1, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Blu Island Bistro in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Blu Island Bistro in Venice are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Blu Island Bistro in Venice had?
- Blu Island Bistro in Venice has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Blu Island Bistro in Venice find?
- Blu Island Bistro in Venice was most recently inspected on June 1, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Blu Island Bistro in Venice ever been shut down?
- No, Blu Island Bistro in Venice has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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).
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