Fox Lea Cafe in Venice
Last inspected:
800 N Auburn Rd, Venice, FL 34292Fox Lea Cafe in Venice has recorded 16 inspections since November 2022, accumulating 61 violations with an average of 3.8 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 8 of the past 8 inspections, with employee health reporting cited in 7 inspections and proper hand/arm washing violations appearing in 5 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A disciplinary action resulted in a $200 fine. The most recent inspection on October 24, 2025 documented 18 violations including three high-priority findings (management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures) but was completed with no further action required. An inspection on March 7, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after four high-priority violations were documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fox Lea Cafe in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Fox Lea Cafe in Venice: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025029259 | $200.00 | Mar 7, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Fox Lea Cafe in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 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
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 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
Fox Lea Cafe in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fox Lea Cafe in Venice last inspected?
- Fox Lea Cafe in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fox Lea Cafe in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fox Lea Cafe in Venice are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Fox Lea Cafe in Venice had?
- Fox Lea Cafe in Venice has had 16 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 Fox Lea Cafe in Venice find?
- Fox Lea Cafe in Venice was most recently inspected on October 24, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fox Lea Cafe in Venice ever been shut down?
- No, Fox Lea Cafe in Venice has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- Has Fox Lea Cafe in Venice faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Fox Lea Cafe in Venice has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Fox Lea Cafe in Venice been fined?
- Fox Lea Cafe 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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