Gold Rush BBQ in Venice
Last inspected:
661 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34285Gold Rush BBQ in Venice has accumulated 188 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety violations. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of compliance: a warning was issued in July 2023 with a same-day callback that found zero violations, and again in September 2024 with immediate compliance. Top recurring violations involve hand washing procedures, consumer advisories, and ventilation standards.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gold Rush BBQ in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Gold Rush BBQ in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Gold Rush BBQ in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gold Rush BBQ in Venice last inspected?
- Gold Rush BBQ in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gold Rush BBQ in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gold Rush BBQ in Venice are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Gold Rush BBQ in Venice had?
- Gold Rush BBQ in Venice has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gold Rush BBQ in Venice find?
- Gold Rush BBQ in Venice was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gold Rush BBQ in Venice ever been shut down?
- No, Gold Rush BBQ 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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.
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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