Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice
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1661 Us Hwy 41 Bypass S, Venice, FL 34293Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice has received 8 inspections since June 2023, documenting 32 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 4.0 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including hand washing (cited in 3 inspections), food contact surfaces (4 inspections), consumer advisory violations (6 inspections), and employee health policy violations (2 inspections). A complaint-based inspection on July 1, 2024 issued a Warning after finding improper cooking temperatures and employee health policy violations; a subsequent complaint inspection on July 2, 2024 resulted in Call Back - Complied. The most recent complaint-based inspection on October 13, 2025 documented 18 violations including high-priority water supply and food contact surface issues, but was closed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice last inspected?
- Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice are: Proper sewage disposal, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice had?
- Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice find?
- Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice was most recently inspected on June 16, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice ever been shut down?
- No, Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina in Venice has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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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