VENICE, Sarasota County

BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 467

4312 TAMIAMI TRAIL SOUTH, VENICE, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Jun 5, 2026
City
VENICE
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-32-5

Detail 24611554

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hard wood ceiling tiles in dining room with signals of water damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observed signs of water damage, and ceiling tiles by front windows Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24611555

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed counter under vents in dining room with build of dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observed ceiling vents in dining area by front counter service, and kitchen entrance with dust buildup Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 24611550

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cooks line on shelf under grill area next to garage can getting soiled with egg shells and debris from grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observed plates at cooks line on shelf under grill area next to garage can getting soiled with debris from grill. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24611553

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooks line and around fry station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observed floor by Fry station area and grill with buildup of grease and food debris underneath counter and alongside equipment. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24611551

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counter under grill area heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observe counter area under grill soiled with food to bring buildup Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 24611552

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler at cooks line has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observe shelves and reaching cooler are rusted and pitted. Time Extended

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 16

12A-27-4

Detail 24605766

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs at cooks line and then handle clean dishes without handwashing or glove change. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 24605772

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at cooks line change gloves after hand raw eggs, but failed to wash hands. Warning

12A-28-4

Detail 24605774

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. On employee at cooks line wipe hands on dirty apron with out hand washing. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24605768

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sinks at end of cooks line by dishwasher area and at wait staff front counter used as dump sinks by wait staff. Warning

22-56-4

Detail 24605779

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine sanitation temperature at 154F. Operator turned on booster heater and retested at 168F. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24605771

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cooks line by ice machine. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24605778

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in chemical room. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24605770

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hard wood ceiling tiles in dining room with signals of water damage. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24605780

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed counter under vents in dining room with build of dust. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 24605781

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cooks line on shelf under grill area next to garage can getting soiled with egg shells and debris from grill. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24605773

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed person belongs phone and key chain on counter at wait staff area next to staff rolling silverware Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24605777

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooks line and around fry station. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24605776

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at front wait staff area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24605775

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counter under grill area heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24605769

Basic - Reach-in cooler at cooks line has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24605767

Basic - Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line by dishwasher area shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat from last inspection 9-23-25 Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 24, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 24209982

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of reach-in cooler, and cooks line equipment heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Observed top of reach-in cooler, and cooks line equipment heavily soiled. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24209983

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach-in cooler at soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Observed bottom of reach-in cooler at soiled Time Extended

Sep 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 24058164

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad butter cups at front counter wait station at 50F. Employee stated butter had been out of reach-in cooler for 45 minutes and returned butter to reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24058168

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded hash browns on tray at cooks line at 119F. Employee stated hash browns were cooked 30 minutes prior to and placed tray back into hot holding table. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24058167

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling vents in dining room with dust and possibly mold-like substance. Repeat 8-20-25 Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24058166

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter at cooks line. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24058165

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24058169

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of reach-in cooler, and cooks line equipment heavily soiled. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 24058170

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a moldy odor in dining room area. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24058171

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach-in cooler at soiled. Warning

Aug 20, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23972188

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage patties in walk-in cooler over ham. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23972186

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil mashed potatoes on cooks line at 110F. Employee stated items had been placed on line 30 minutes prior. Employee removed potatoes and reheat in microwave to 170F. Observed hash brown patties at cooks line at 98F employee stated hash browns had been made 30 minutes prior prior. Employee moved hash brown to grill to and reheated to 167F and kept on grill to maintain hot holding. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23972190

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle under prep table next to clean equipment. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23972187

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel towels at hand wash sink at cooks line.

36-34-5

Detail 23972192

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observe ceiling vents in dining room with pulled up of dust and mold like substance.

36-73-4

Detail 23972185

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooks line. Repeat 3-10-25 Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23972191

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris and grease under grill equipment, and fryer at cook line.

14-33-4

Detail 23972189

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observe, rusty shelves and reach in cooler at cooks line.

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 23617767

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed establishment has still not renewed division of hotels and restaurants seating license which expired on December 1, 2024. Admin Complaint

36-73-4

Detail 23617766

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment at cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed floor at cooks line has accumulation of food debris. Time Extended

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 23453531

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

11-05-4

Detail 23453530

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23453527

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23453528

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispensers by ice machine and end of cooks line are not dispensing soap. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23453533

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23453529

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23453532

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment at cooks line. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 23453526

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

11-05-4

Detail 23087546

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

11-26-1

Detail 23087545

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

53B-14-5

Detail 23087544

Intermediate - 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.

May 14, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22871017

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Repeat 12-13-23 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 22871018

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat 12-13-3 Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22871019

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked turkey in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed operator mark turkey with appropriate date. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22871015

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22871021

Basic - All reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cooks line.

14-33-4

Detail 22871016

Basic - Multiple reach-in coolers have shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 22871020

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler door gaskets, shelves under grills and sides of fryers at cooks line all are soiled with food debris and grease buildup.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 22508623

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack shell eggs and change gloves but failed to wash hands before handling clean plate.

11-05-4

Detail 22508618

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

11-27-4

Detail 22508622

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

16-62-1

Detail 22508621

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-02-4

Detail 22508619

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at end of cooks line. Observed employee replace paper towels.Repeat 8-28-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22508620

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operater Employee Health Agreement Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 22508617

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter at cooks line. Observed employee move beverage to bottom shelf away from food and equipment. Corrected On-Site

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22237448

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep area soiled. Observed operator wash can opener. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22237447

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cooks line. Repeat 2-13-23 Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 22237449

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored on shelf at cooks line next to garbage can. Plates were not protected from splashing of garbage. Observed operator make sure plates were cleaned and moved them away from trash. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22237446

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease and food debris on bottom shelves of cooks line. Repeat 2-13-23 Repeat Violation

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 21774597

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee crack and handle raw shell eggs then handle clean plates with washing hands or changing gloves. Immediately spoke with employee and operator about proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21774594

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over packages of pot roast in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move eggs to appropriate shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 21774601

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 cracked and leaking shell eggs in plastic container at cooks line with other shell eggs. Observed operator dispose of all 1.5 dozen eggs. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21774599

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sinks at end of cooks line and prep area. Observed operator replace paper towels. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21774595

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-14-4

Detail 21774600

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed bottle of employee beverage in ice bin at end of cooks line. Observed employee remove beverage. Corrected On-Site

08B-25-4

Detail 21774598

Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce. Observed cook open package of raw steaks on cutting board at cooks line and not sanitize it before placing order of toast on cutting board to ready for service. Stop cook from serving toast and explained to employee and operator proper food handling procedures. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of toast. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21774593

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease and food debris on sides and under equipment at cooks line.

22-16-4

Detail 21774596

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 9-2-22 Repeat Violation

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 21327511

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at cooks line.

16-46-4

Detail 21327512

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at back prep kitchen shelf.

22-16-4

Detail 21327510

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues at cooks line.

May 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-24-4

Detail 21061694

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed mold-like substance on soda machine behind nozzles. Repeat Violation

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 20968193

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed towel dispenser at hand sink on back prep line out of towels and towel dispenser next to ice machine Observed employee place towels on table next to hand sink. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20968192

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 20968188

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter next to hand sink at cooks line. Observed employee remove beverage containers to trash can. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20968190

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of all 3 microwaves on cooks line with buildup of food debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20968187

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in coolers with buildup of food debris. Observed mold-like substance on soda machine behind nozzles. Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 20968189

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer buckets throughout kitchen at 000 parts per million. Operator noted dispenser not working properly and has contacted chemical service company to repair. Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 20968191

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at wait station not labeled. Discuss need to label containers once product is removed from original package. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-27-4

Detail 20427552

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator explained that gloves need to be changed and hands washed after handling cracked eggs. Corrective Action Taken

22-12-5

Detail 20427553

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled on shelf above grill top. Operator cleaned and sanitized the probe thermometer. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20427557

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the mixer head and can opener near the office. Operator cleaned the mixer head, then washed and sanitized the can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20427559

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on make table. Operator placed label on the spray bottle that contained sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20427554

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in cooler across from the cook line.

10-01-5

Detail 20427555

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle touching cut tomatoes inside reach in cooler at the severs station. Operator placed spoon handle above the cut tomatoes. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20427556

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris throughout the kitchen.

51-18-6

Detail 20427558

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.