DER DUTCHMAN RESTAURANT
3713 BAHIA VISTA ST, Sarasota FL 34232 · 941.955.8007
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach on top of the dish machine in the warewashing area. Operators have been treated by Orkin within the past couple days.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023060459 | Sep 11, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs (70F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the eggs were stored at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded the pooled eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean cups in the expo area. Manager removed the bottle.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled all the bottles.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 hood filters missing on the exhaust hood in the cook line area.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water in a preparation sink. Manager ran water over the fish.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced all the sanitizer in the buckets new reading 300ppm quaternary.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front soup station: Chili (100F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been set out approximately 30minutes before. Operator took it back to reheat.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops buried in dry goods at the bakery and back prep areas. Operator removed them.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some single service articles at the cook line and bakery not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their prep area sanitizer buckets at 50ppm. Operator remade them to 200.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line dry goods in the back warehouse.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple can opener holders with food debris build up. Operator had them cleaned.
Jul 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 20 small flying insects in the soda box storage area and approximately 15 small flying insects in the dry storage area. Operator called for the pest control.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged fish fully thawed with being cut open. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line reach in and the front counter area: Chopped tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Pico de galo (54F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (77F - Cold Holding) Operator stated the cooler had been made approximately 1hr ago and that the butter had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator moved the food from the reach in cooler into a working cooler and placed the butter in a reach in cooler.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line dry goods in the back warehouse.
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 reduced oxygen packaged fish fully thawed with being cut open. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign at the back baker hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple can opener holders with food debris build up. Operator had them cleaned.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected. Operator placed lids on them.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 10ppm quaternary. Operator called ecolab for maintenance.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed carrots in the left side walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of paint and wd-40 stored with baking utensils and food in the back bakery's closet. Operator removed the chemicals.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in containers of dry goods. Operator removed them.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed multiple shelves in the back warehouse section lined with cardboard.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the can opener holders soiled in the prep area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep areas of the cook line. Operator removed the drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag and phones stored with food and equipment in the establishment. Operator moved these items.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees prepping and cooking food with watches on. Operator had them remove them.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use knives stored in 88F degree standing water on the cook line. Operator removed the water.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee crack raw shell eggs and then touch clean equipment. Operator had the employee replace the spatula and wash their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat milk in the front bakery display cooler. Operator moved the bacon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the server line and buffet line respectively: Cut fruit (50F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they were out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed the fruit in a walk in cooler, and operator took half of the coleslaw that was over the fill line and placed in the cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris build up on multiple can openers in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bakery hand wash sink and front service hand wash sink with rags inside. Operator removed the rags.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on multiple ceiling tiles in the establishment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored over food and food prep areas in the establishment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoop handles in contact with food throughout the establishment. Operator removed the handles.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service items in the establishment that were not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods not covered in the cook line reach in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the front kitchen walk in cooler fan covers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the front kitchen walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets at 0ppm quaternary.
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on multiple ceiling vent throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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 commercially processed ROP fish being thawed inside of the packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employees drinks on prep tables and stored above food through the establishment. Operator removed some of the containers.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the bakery fire extinguisher under pressure in the red.
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of headache medicine stored over the cook line. Operator removed the container.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken eggs over ready to eat milk in the front bakery area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach on top of the dish machine in the warewashing area. Operators have been treated by Orkin within the past couple days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the back kitchen prep area: Milk 75F cold holding. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1 hr. Operator placed milk back in the fridge. Observed on the dining room tables: Butter chips 70F cold holding. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator started to put butter into a reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed butter chips being reserved to customers.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple containers of dish soap and bleach spray bottle stored above and next to food items in the establishment. Operator removed items.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on multiple ceiling vent throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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 commercially processed ROP fish being thawed inside of the packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employees drinks on prep tables and stored above food through the establishment. Operator removed some of the containers.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed a fly sticky trap over food equipment in the back storage area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the bakery fire extinguisher under pressure in the red.
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to dump dirty dishes. Operator removed dirty dishes and cleaned hand wash sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the shelves of the walk in coolers and dry storage areas. Operator started to remove some of the cardboard.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards on the cook line
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the dishwashing area wall and water damaged sections of the wall in the dishwashing area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with handles touching food products in the kitchen. Operator removed scoops.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed build up of dust on the fan covers in the prep walk in cooler and left side walk in cooler.
Sep 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed listed cans in the dry storage area dented: 3 cans of sausage gravy, 1 can of ketchup, 1 can of chicken noodle soup, 1 can of cream of chicken, and 1 can of black beans. Operator set cans aside for disposal.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and then touch clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on the floor of the back dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer a sanitizer bucket stored next to food in the prep area. Operator removed bucket.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to dump dirty dishes. Operator removed dirty dishes and cleaned hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing cleaning liquid unlabeled. Operator labeled bottles.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the shelves of the walk in coolers and dry storage areas. Operator started to remove some of the cardboard.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards on the cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored next to food in the prep area. Operator removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones stored next to food and on top of single service items. Operator removed phones.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaged in cooking food. Employee removed watch.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the dishwashing area wall and water damaged sections of the wall in the dishwashing area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator placed ice scoop handle out of ice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with handles touching food products in the kitchen. Operator removed scoops.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed build up of dust on the fan covers in the prep walk in cooler and left side walk in cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.