Louie's Bistro in Venice
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12275 Mercado Dr, Venice, FL 34293Louie's Bistro in Venice has been inspected 16 times since 2016, accumulating 47 violations — an average of 2.9 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the inspection record shows a sharp and severe deterioration beginning in July 2025. Between July 28 and July 30, 2025, the facility received three consecutive inspections documenting 12 violations across two inspections, primarily high-priority employee health reporting violations and food condition issues. This pattern intensified dramatically in March 2026, when inspections on March 11 and March 23 documented 24 combined violations, with the March 11 inspection alone recording 18 violations including four high-priority findings related to employee health reporting, consumer advisories, and food in good condition. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 documented six violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation — a formal escalation indicating the state is pursuing disciplinary action. One prior disciplinary action on record resulted in a $400 fine.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Louie's Bistro in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Louie's Bistro in Venice: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025062367 | $400.00 | Jul 29, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Louie's Bistro in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Louie's Bistro in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Louie's Bistro in Venice last inspected?
- Louie's Bistro in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Louie's Bistro in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Louie's Bistro in Venice are: Toilet facilities, Employee health reporting, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Louie's Bistro in Venice had?
- Louie's Bistro in Venice has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Louie's Bistro in Venice find?
- Louie's Bistro in Venice was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Louie's Bistro in Venice ever been shut down?
- No, Louie's Bistro in Venice has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Louie's Bistro in Venice faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Louie's Bistro in Venice has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Louie's Bistro in Venice been fined?
- Louie's Bistro in Venice has been fined a total of $400.00 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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