Venice, Sarasota County

JOYS KOUZINE

539 A US HWY 41 BYP N, Venice, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
4 High Priority
Jun 3, 2026
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 24605564

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cases of medicine improperly stored with dry goods. Operator moved them. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24605563

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler. Operator moved it. Corrected On-Site

03A-23-4

Detail 24605570

High Priority - Shell eggs not immediately placed in refrigeration maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less upon receipt. Observed shell eggs placed on the floor and not put directly into the walk in cooler. Operator placed them in the walk in. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24605567

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Sausage gravy (120F - Hot Holding); Cooked potatoes (102F - Hot Holding) Operator stated they have been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator reheated the food to 165F. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 24605566

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime buildup inside the dish machine.

36-01-4

Detail 24605565

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed their left floor under the cook line with debris buildup.

08B-38-4

Detail 24605569

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes stored under shelves on the floor. Operator placed them on the shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24605568

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the server station and the women's restroom.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-07-5

Detail 24227262

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat from last inspection 4-2-25 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Time Extended

11-05-4

Detail 24227264

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.Repeat from last inspection 4-2-25 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 24227263

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat from last inspection 4-2-25 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Still missing Employee health agreement for most staff. Time Extended

51-18-6

Detail 24227261

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: No copy of latest inspection report available. Time Extended

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 3Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 24205813

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 24205814

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat from last inspection 4-2-25 Repeat Violation Warning

11-05-4

Detail 24205818

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.Repeat from last inspection 4-2-25 Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24205817

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat from last inspection 4-2-25 Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24205816

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Repeat from last inspection 4-2-25 Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24205811

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat from last inspection 4-2-25 Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24205819

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. Repeat from last inspection 4-2-25 Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 24205810

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed chemical spray shell eggs on counter time marked by was unable to observe Time control sheet. Repeat from last inspection 4-2-25 Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24205815

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food in walk-in cooler on floor. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 24205812

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler or reach-in cooler holding unit. Repeat from last inspection 4-2-25 Repeat Violation Warning

51-18-6

Detail 24205809

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

11-07-5

Detail 23682525

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Time Extended

11-05-4

Detail 23682527

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 23682523

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 23682526

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 23682528

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Observed dishwasher machine still needs cleaning Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 23682524

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Observed dishwashing machine still needs cleaning. Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 23682521

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle of reach-in cooler at cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Observed door handles still need cleaning Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23682519

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes stored on floor in kitchen under shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Observed cases of potatoes, bacon, and raw shell eggs on floor in kitchen and walk-in cooler Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 23682522

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: No conspicuous thermometer observed and cold holding units. Time Extended

14-20-4

Detail 23682520

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in walk-in cooler. Repeat 11-21-24 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Observed aluminum foil lining shelves in walk-in cooler is still torn and soiled Time Extended

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 10Basic: 7Total: 22

50-17-3

Detail 23679497

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23679482

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed 1/6 pan of raw chicken in walk-in cooler over bread. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23679488

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed walk-in cooler out temperature and the following cold holding violations: gyro meat (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (49F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); corned beef (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); Half and half (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); almond milk (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding). Operator does not know when Walk-in cooler lost proper temperature. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23679493

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in cooler out temperature and the following cold holding violations: gyro meat (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (49F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); corned beef (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); Half and half (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); almond milk (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding). Operator does not know when Walk-in cooler lost proper temperature. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23679487

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed raw shell eggs on counter at cooks line not time marked. Employee stated they were removed from reach-in cooler 2.5 hours prior. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 23679491

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

11-05-4

Detail 23679479

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

02C-03-5

Detail 23679478

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cooked potatoes packages of sliced cheese and bags of cheese employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior. Warning

04-02-4

Detail 23679489

Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Walk-in cooler not holding proper cold holding temperatures and establishment does not have enough coolers to hold all temperature/time control for food safety foods at time of inspection. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23679495

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23679484

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23679486

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23679490

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

03F-10-5

Detail 23679480

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23679494

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced cheese and bags of cheese employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior. Repeat 11-21-24 Repeat Violation Warning

16-03-4

Detail 23679483

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23679499

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23679498

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle of reach-in cooler at cooks line. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23679485

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler has not ambient thermometer. Used inspectors thermometer to check ambient cold holding temperature holding at 49F. Operator does not know when Walk-in cooler lost proper temperature. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23679496

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes stored on floor in kitchen under shelf. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23679481

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 23679492

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in walk-in cooler. Repeat 11-21-24 Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 4, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23375449

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer on dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer bucket and retested at 100 parts per million. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23375445

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes and meat prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23375447

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach next to handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator cleaned up dead roach. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23375448

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under kitchen equipment. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23375444

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked potatoes, shell eggs and case of gyro meat on floor in walk-in-cooler. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 23375446

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen and walk-in-cooler. Warning

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 23001552

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed shredded cheese opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked. Repeat 1-11-24 Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 23001550

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan at time of inspection.

22-16-4

Detail 23001551

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

14-17-4

Detail 23001553

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22557403

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

03F-02-5

Detail 22557404

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs on cooks line not time marked. Observed operator mark time on eggs. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22557405

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed corned beef hash and ham that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22207641

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22207642

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Diane Hawkins has been employed more then 60 days and does not have Food Handlers Training. Warning

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

03F-02-5

Detail 21894367

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs at cooks line and butter cups at wait station both items not time marked for food safety control. Operator stated eggs were removed from cooler 30 minutes prior butter was 2 hours prior. Observed operator mark time correctly Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21894368

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 operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21894366

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 operator EMPloyee Health Agreement Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 21894365

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed new operator of establishment does not have written Time as a Control sheet. Email operator Time as a Control sheet and review how to properly complete. Corrective Action Taken