LA DO LLC
2730 STICKNEY POINT RD, Sarasota FL 34231 · 9413041200
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed insisted flour and breading mix used for raw chicken cold holding at 48F for longer than 4 hours. The operator discarded the breading mix.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public Health Form HR 5022-090 for pizza slices in front display case.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the pizza peels stored in top of a soiled pizza oven.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine spray bottle solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the mop sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for salt not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the pizza peels stored in top of a soiled pizza oven.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in the glass door cooler near the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Observed raw pork stored over washed, cut mushrooms in the reach in cooler nearest the grill. The operator properly stored the raw meats.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored in the handwashing sink in the back of the kitchen. The operator removed the soiled cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for Parmesan cheese. The operator removed the ramekin.
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The operator properly stored the beverages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and wallet stored above a food preparation surface at the wing station. The operator properly stored the personal belongings.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles used for salt and sugar not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handles.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the pizza peels stored on top of the pizza oven. The operator properly stored the pizza peels.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Cooked meatloaf prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. The operator placed date marks on the meatloaf.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Non-pitting surface rust on the can opener blade.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for Parmesan in the cold holding unit underneath the flat top grill. The operator removed the portion cup.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the public unisex restroom.
Exterior of the pizza oven has exposed insulation.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza trays and the pizza peel stored on a soiled surface on top of the pizza oven.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the back of the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hot water handle at the handwashing sink in the back of the kitchen in disrepair.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza trays and the pizza peel stored on a soiled surface on top f the pizza oven.
The exterior of the pizza oven has exposed insulation.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pizza sauce prepared on site not date marked within 24 hours. The operator placed date marks on the sauce.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dish area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic portion cups with no handles used as scoops in multiple spices in the prep area. The operator removed the portion cups.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the faucet handle at the handwashing sink near the mop sink in disrepair.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed insisted flour and breading mix used for raw chicken cold holding at 48F for longer than 4 hours. The operator discarded the breading mix.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the test strips for the chlorine solution were wet and no longer able to get an accurate solution level reading.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from the pizza oven door handle. The operator properly stored the tongs.
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