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.

25Inspections
186Violations
0Closures

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
Feb 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
Nov 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
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
Apr 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Feb 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Feb 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Oct 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
Jun 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 23 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
Jun 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Jun 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
Nov 18, 2016 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
Nov 17, 2016 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
Aug 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
Aug 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: June 17, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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