How many health inspections has FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE had?

FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE ever been shut down?

Yes, FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE?

The most frequently cited violations at FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE

810 E VENICE AVE, Venice, FL 34285

Sarasota County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: RICOS DINER LLC · License: SEA6803480

FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE in Venice, FL has 22 inspections on record with 133 total violations (6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

22Inspections

133Violations

1Closures

Data current as of October 4, 2024

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 5, 2024	No restrooms	16:27:00

Inspection History (22)

Oct 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 8, 2022 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Mar 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 13, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 2, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 2, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Sarasota County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.69.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE had?: FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE ever been shut down?: Yes, FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE?: The most frequently cited violations at FLAPJACKS CAFE VENICE are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

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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.

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Last verified: October 4, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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