Dugout Cafe in Venice
Last inspected:
789 Us Hwy 41 Byp, Venice, FL 34285Dugout Cafe in Venice has accumulated 151 violations across 20 inspections since January 2022, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection — nearly 50 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been documented repeatedly, including employee health policy violations in at least 4 inspections, handwashing facility violations in at least 3 inspections, and chemical storage violations in at least 5 inspections. The facility has not been subject to emergency closure. The most recent inspection on September 18, 2025 identified 12 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, toxic substance control, and handwashing facilities, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Dugout Cafe in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Dugout Cafe in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dugout Cafe in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dugout Cafe in Venice last inspected?
- Dugout Cafe in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 25, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Dugout Cafe in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dugout Cafe in Venice are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Dugout Cafe in Venice had?
- Dugout Cafe in Venice has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dugout Cafe in Venice find?
- Dugout Cafe in Venice was most recently inspected on August 25, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Dugout Cafe in Venice ever been shut down?
- No, Dugout Cafe in Venice has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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