DONATOS PIZZA
5410 FRUITVILLE RD, Sarasota FL 34232
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
3 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only observed up to date training for 2 of the non-managerial employees.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only observed up to date training for 2 of the non-managerial employees.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee handling trash and sweeping outside and then come back inside and handle clean equipment without washing their hands. Operator had the employee wash their hands.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired: Joseph Maxstead 6/5/24. Operator has two other current managers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign in the men's restroom.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 grooved cutting boards in the dishwashing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working with food without a hair restraint. Employees put on a hair restraint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a build up of grease on the hood filters above the pizza oven.
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.