CABO BREEZE MEXICAN GRILL AND TIKI BAR

Name: CABO BREEZE MEXICAN GRILL AND TIKI BAR
Address: 648 TAMIAMI TRL S, VENICE, FL, 34285, US
Rating: 78.3

648 TAMIAMI TRL S, VENICE, FL 34285

License #6805984

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

78.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CABO BREEZE MEXICAN GRILL AND TIKI BAR in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 6 critical, 1 major, 2 minor.

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Latest clean pass

October 2, 2025

The latest inspection on May 19, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 6 critical, 1 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cooked shrimp chemical spray bottles and dish soaps on shelf at prep tables over food and equipment. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
[22-41-4] 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 parts per chlorine sanitation. Operator replaced empty sanitizer and rechecked at 50 ppm.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinaded beef, pork,chicken 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.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed cooked shrimp raw beef over raw fish in reach-in cooler
[14-13-4] Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete bowls are being used.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container for tortillas and rice.
[11-04-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required.
[08A-11-5] Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken and beef in walk-in cooler over beer kegs.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed shelf in walk-in freezer with meat stored on it is not 6 inches off floor.

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