Fins at Sharky's in Venice
Last inspected:
1600 S Harbor Dr, Venice, FL 34285Fins at Sharky's in Venice has been inspected 20 times between April 2022 and March 2026, with 98 total violations averaging 4.9 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting issues (appearing in at least 3 inspections), hand washing and proper cooking temperature violations (each cited multiple times), and management awareness gaps. A single disciplinary action resulted in a $200 fine. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 found 4 basic violations related to shell stock requirements and time as control for potentially hazardous foods, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fins at Sharky's in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Fins at Sharky's in Venice: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019029977 | $200.00 | Apr 25, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Fins at Sharky's in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Fins at Sharky's in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fins at Sharky's in Venice last inspected?
- Fins at Sharky's in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fins at Sharky's in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fins at Sharky's in Venice are: Consumer advisory, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Fins at Sharky's in Venice had?
- Fins at Sharky's in Venice has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fins at Sharky's in Venice find?
- Fins at Sharky's in Venice was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fins at Sharky's in Venice ever been shut down?
- No, Fins at Sharky's in Venice has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Fins at Sharky's in Venice faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Fins at Sharky's in Venice has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Fins at Sharky's in Venice been fined?
- Fins at Sharky's in Venice has been fined a total of $200.00 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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