FOOD + BEER

Name: FOOD + BEER
Address: 301 S TAMIAMI TRL, VENICE, FL, 34285, US
Rating: 29.2

301 S TAMIAMI TRL, VENICE, FL 34285

License #6806012

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

29.2 Grade F / 100

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September 25, 2026 · 18 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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FOOD + BEER in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 29.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 67 total violations — 7 critical, 8 major, 52 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 25, 2026 shows 18 observation rows: 1 critical, 4 major, and 13 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-09-2] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed 8-6oz portions of reduced oxygen packing salmon in walk-in cooler completely defrosted. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair reach-in chest freezer door.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat from last inspection 5-29-26
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves used for dry storage items at end of cooks line heavily rusted and soiled.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dishwasher area clean pan rack.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled and accumulation of debris under and around equipment at cooks line heavily
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[11-05-4] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8-6oz portions of reduced oxygen packing salmon in walk-in cooler completely defrosted. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
[13-01-4] Employee with soiled clothing while preparing food.
[14-38-4] Food storage container at clean pan rack cracked and broken.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for: Julia Raczka Nicole Werden
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line and expo line soiled and worn. Observed inside tops of door and gaskets of make table coolers at cooks line soiled.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area and bar. Repeat 7-26-23
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 7-26-23
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 7-26-23
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in seasoned flour bin at bottom of cooks line.
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed open plastic containers of wing sauce next to hand wash sink exposed to splashing from hand washing. Repeat 7-6-23
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation station at cooks line.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from plastic water bottle having to remove and replace cap, while preparing food at cooks line.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at clean pan rack at dishwasher area.
[16-48-4] Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils at dishwasher area clean pan rack.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at dishwasher area clean pan rack.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee twice fail to wash hands before putt on gloves, after handling raw food.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 small flying insects at end of bar by beer taps.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties in reach-in cooler at cooks line over tzatziki sauce and roasted tomatoes. Observed operator move patties to bottom shelf.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over fish at grill station cooler draw. Observed operator arrange food for proper storage.