COTE FRANCE

Name: COTE FRANCE
Address: 218 W TAMPA AVE, VENICE, FL, 34285, US
Rating: 96

218 W TAMPA AVE, VENICE, FL 34285

License #6801289

96 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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COTE FRANCE in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 3 total violations — 1 major, 2 minor.

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[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic lid on container of beef stew in reach-in cooler.
[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 beef stew in 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 from last inspection 3-19-25
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef tenderloin defrosting on counter in kitchen. Beef was still frozen and had been out for 1 hour per operator statement. Operator moved beef to container to defrost under cold running water at prep sink. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.

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