GOLD RUSH BBQ
661 S TAMIAMI TRL · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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
Basic 2
10-06-5Basic – 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 **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooks line. Repeat from last inspection 6-16-26 **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 30, 2026 5:58 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.