Red Grouper Tavern in Venice
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345 Commercial Ct, Venice, FL 34292Red Grouper Tavern in Venice has accumulated 170 violations across 22 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection—nearly 50 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 5 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in 6 inspections, and handwashing violations across multiple years. The most recent inspection on December 12, 2025 found 36 violations (3 high-priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic) and was completed with no further action, though the violation count represents a significant spike. An administrative complaint was recommended following a February 5, 2025 inspection that documented employee health policy and allergen awareness violations. The facility incurred one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. Handwashing facilities, proper hand and arm washing, handwashing procedures, and consumer advisory violations have recurred throughout the inspection history.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Red Grouper Tavern in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Red Grouper Tavern in Venice: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025012474 | $200.00 | Feb 5, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Red Grouper Tavern in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 4 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Red Grouper Tavern in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Red Grouper Tavern in Venice last inspected?
- Red Grouper Tavern in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Red Grouper Tavern in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Red Grouper Tavern in Venice are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Red Grouper Tavern in Venice had?
- Red Grouper Tavern in Venice has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Red Grouper Tavern in Venice find?
- Red Grouper Tavern in Venice was most recently inspected on December 12, 2025 with 14 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Red Grouper Tavern in Venice ever been shut down?
- No, Red Grouper Tavern in Venice has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- Has Red Grouper Tavern in Venice faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Red Grouper Tavern in Venice has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Red Grouper Tavern in Venice been fined?
- Red Grouper Tavern in Venice has been fined a total of $200.00 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).
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