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Licensee
Name: GOLD RUSH BBQ License Number: SEA6804522
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 12/01/2025
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 661 S TAMIAMI TRL
VENICE, FL 34285

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Complaint Full 06/16/2025 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
35A-03-4    Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed handle 1 dead roach on shelf at dry storage area. Operator removed and cleaned shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4    Basic - 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. **Warning**
13-07-4    Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while engaged in food prep. **Warning**
35B-06-4    Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4    Basic - Observed shelves at dry storage food are have accumulation of soil residues. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Warning**
36-27-5    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cooks line. **Warning**
35A-02-7    High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 13 small flying insects throughout kitchen area, 3 landing on prep table by dish washer area. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5    High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5    High Priority - 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. **Warning**
31A-11-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to wash wet wiping clothes. **Warning**
02C-02-5    Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
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