GOLD RUSH BBQ
661 S TAMIAMI TRL · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk-in cooler the following 5 lbs pulled chicken 47F, pulled pork 64 lbs 47F, pulled beef 30 lbs 45F, pork belly 21 lbs 47F, beef shepherd pie filling 24 lbs 48F all items prepared and cooked more then 24 hour prior never reaching 40F for proper cooling. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over deli beef and potato salad in Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk-in cooler the following 5 lbs pulled chicken 47F, pulled pork 64 lbs 47F, pulled beef 30 lbs 45F, pork belly 21 lbs 47F, beef shepherd pie filling 24 lbs 48F all items prepared and cooked more then 24 hour prior never reaching 40F for proper cooling. All items voluntarily disposed of by operator. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray at on cart at bar above food. Observed operator move bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
11-07-5Intermediate – 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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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** **Warning**
Basic 10
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and fans in kitchen with heavy buildup of dust and grease. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones on shelf above cooks line and on prep tables. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door at back of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of vegetables and corn batter mix on floor in Walk-in freezer. Observed buckets of bbq sauce on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – In Walk-in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed operator had staff remove fish from packaging. Repeat 2-10-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient temperature thermometer in Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters at wait station not inverted or protected. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:54 PM.
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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.