Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice
Last inspected:
213 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice has recorded 22 inspections with 135 total violations since 2022, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection—more than 15% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations appeared in 8 inspections, and allergen awareness violations in 5 inspections, establishing recurring patterns in staff training and food safety management. On September 11, 2023, the inspector issued a Warning after documenting 15 violations in a single inspection, including high-priority findings related to management awareness, time as temperature control, food contact surfaces, and shell stock handling. The most recent inspection on November 7, 2025 identified 21 violations, including high-priority issues with employee health policy, allergen awareness, consumer advisories, and food contact surfaces, with the inspection closed as completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative Complaint Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice last inspected?
- Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice are: Employee health reporting, Employee health policy, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice had?
- Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice find?
- Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice was most recently inspected on June 12, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice ever been shut down?
- No, Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Venice has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
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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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