Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice
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12168 Mercado Dr, Venice, FL 34293Florida Taphouse/Ozy's Tavern in Venice has accumulated 38 violations across 10 inspections since 2023, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 8 of the 10 inspections, with recurring citations for proper hand and arm washing (cited in 4 inspections), employee health policy (cited in 4 inspections), and food contact surface sanitation (cited in 3 inspections). The facility has not been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was documented on July 27, 2023, when an inspector observed a portable fire extinguisher that was inaccessible. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 18 violations were cited, including 4 high-priority findings for management awareness, food contact surfaces, proper hand and arm washing, and employee health reporting. A follow-up inspection on March 5, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition with 3 basic violations corrected.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice last inspected?
- Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice had?
- Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice find?
- Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice was most recently inspected on June 16, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice ever been shut down?
- No, Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Florida Taphouse / Ozy's Tavern in Venice has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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