Joys Kouzine in Venice
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539 a Us Hwy 41 Byp N, Venice, FL 34285Joy's Kouzine in Venice has been inspected 25 times since 2016, accumulating 100 violations—an average of 4.0 per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the record shows a significant deterioration in compliance beginning in April 2025. On April 2, 2025, an administrative complaint was recommended after inspectors documented 12 violations including improper cooking temperatures, food contact surface issues, and chemical storage failures. A follow-up inspection the next day found 8 more violations. On November 20, 2025, a warning was issued after 21 violations were documented, with recurring deficiencies in employee health reporting, handwashing procedures, and proper hand and arm washing—patterns that have appeared across at least 8 inspections since 2024. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 resulted in a call-back compliance outcome after 6 violations were cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Joys Kouzine in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Joys Kouzine in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 4 inspections29 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Joys Kouzine in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Joys Kouzine in Venice last inspected?
- Joys Kouzine in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 4, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Joys Kouzine in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Joys Kouzine in Venice are: Employee health reporting, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Joys Kouzine in Venice had?
- Joys Kouzine in Venice has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Joys Kouzine in Venice find?
- Joys Kouzine in Venice was most recently inspected on December 4, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Joys Kouzine in Venice ever been shut down?
- No, Joys Kouzine in Venice has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
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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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