GOLD RUSH BBQ
661 S TAMIAMI TRL · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-7High 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-02-5High 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-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to wash wet wiping clothes. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 6
35A-03-4Basic – 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-07-4Basic – 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**
13-07-4Basic – 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-06-4Basic – 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**
22-16-4Basic – Observed shelves at dry storage food are have accumulation of soil residues. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cooks line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.