GOLD RUSH BBQ
661 S TAMIAMI TRL, Venice, FL 34285
Sarasota County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: GOLD RUSH BBQ INC · License: SEA6804522
GOLD RUSH BBQ in Venice, FL has 25 inspections on record with 186 total violations (7.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.
Data current as of June 17, 2025
Inspection History (25)
Jun 17, 2025 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jun 16, 2025 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Feb 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sep 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Nov 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Jul 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Feb 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Apr 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jun 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jun 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Jun 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 23 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jun 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Jun 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Nov 18, 2016 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Nov 17, 2016 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Aug 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Aug 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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How Does This Facility Compare?
GOLD RUSH BBQ has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Sarasota County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.69.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has GOLD RUSH BBQ had?
- GOLD RUSH BBQ has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has GOLD RUSH BBQ ever been shut down?
- No, GOLD RUSH BBQ has no emergency closures on record.
- What are the most common violations at GOLD RUSH BBQ?
- The most frequently cited violations at GOLD RUSH BBQ are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, 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).
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