Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice

Last inspected:

810 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
Overview

Flapjacks Cafe in Venice has been emergency-closed once, on August 5, 2024, for no restrooms. Across 23 inspections from 2022 to August 2025, the facility accumulated 134 violations, averaging 5.8 per inspection — slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 3 inspections, proper hand washing violations in at least 2, food contact surface violations in at least 4, and consumer advisory violations in at least 3. An August 2023 inspection alone documented 12 violations, including 2 high-priority findings for employee health policy and toxic substance control. The most recent inspection on August 15, 2025 was completed with no further action required, citing only 1 basic violation.

Most recent closure: August 5, 2024 for no restrooms.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
136Violations
1Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice
DateReasonReopened
No restrooms 16:27:00

Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice last inspected?
Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice last shut down?
Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice was last shut down on August 5, 2024 for no restrooms. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice?
The most frequently cited violations at Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice had?
Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice find?
Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice ever been shut down?
Yes, Flapjacks Cafe Venice in Venice has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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