GOLD RUSH BBQ

Name: GOLD RUSH BBQ
Address: 661 S TAMIAMI TRL, VENICE, FL, 34285, US
Rating: 68.2

661 S TAMIAMI TRL, VENICE, FL 34285

License #6804522

🔥 BBQ ℹ️

68.2 Grade F / 100

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October 29, 2026 · 4 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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GOLD RUSH BBQ in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.2 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 October 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 48 total violations — 9 critical, 10 major, 29 minor.

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June 17, 2025

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed plastic pitcher in tub of bbq sauce in walk-in cooler handle in sauce. Repeat from last inspection 6-16-26
[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 training expired for following staff. Cobie Miller Kathleen Leclerc
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooks line. Repeat from last inspection 6-16-26
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler for butter cups at 72F. Employee stated butter had been removed from walk-in cooler 2.25 hours prior. Operator removed butter from use and place in walk-in freezer. Operator then put out new butters in cooler with ice packed on them.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed handle 1 dead roach on shelf at dry storage area. Operator removed and cleaned shelf.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed walk-in cooler employee beverages on prep tables. Repeat 2-17-25.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while engaged in food prep.
[35B-06-4] Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Observed salt bug gun in office. Operator removed salt gun.
[22-16-4] Observed shelves at dry storage food are have accumulation of soil residues. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cooks line.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 13 small flying insects throughout kitchen area, 3 landing on prep table by dish washer area.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items items in walk-in cooler. Pulled chicken 4.5 lbs at 48F, Pork belly 5 lbs at 48F, Pineapple cheese bake 10.5 lbs at 46F, BBQ pot pie mix 7lbs at 48F, chicken soup 8.5 lbs at 49F, Milk 1/4 gal at 48F and 1/6 pan of butter cup at Togo window at 76F. All items were voluntarily disposed of by operator.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items items in walk-in cooler. Pulled chicken 4.5 lbs at 48F, Pork belly 5 lbs at 48F, Pineapple cheese bake 10.5 lbs at 46F, BBQ pot pie mix 7lbs at 48F, chicken soup 8.5 lbs at 49F, Milk 1/4 gal at 48F and 1/6 pan of butter cup at Togo window at 76F.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to wash wet wiping clothes.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta, dice onions , pork belly and cooked chicken in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler, employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Repeat 2-17-25.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 11-16-23.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employees drinking while working in food prep area.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at cooks line.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken in walk-in-cooler and dishwasher area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of chicken base on floor at dry storage area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 11-16-23
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in floor of flour bin.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at wait stations.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not invert or protected. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled working containers of flour.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of med in reach-in-cooler at wait station.
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee using bare hard contact with lettuce and tomatoes for sandwich at cooks line.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor near dishwasher area. Operator removed roach.
[11-05-4] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, pulled pork, pork belly, green beans ands stuffing in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 11-16-23