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LA DO LLC

2730 STICKNEY POINT RD, Sarasota FL 34231 · 9413041200

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805380
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Dec 5, 2025 · Time Extended
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.
Basic/10-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the mop sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/10-02-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The operator properly stored the beverages.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
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.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Non-pitting surface rust on the can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-31-4
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.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the public unisex restroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Exterior of the pizza oven has exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/10-02-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hot water handle at the handwashing sink in the back of the kitchen in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/10-02-4
The exterior of the pizza oven has exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dish area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
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.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the faucet handle at the handwashing sink near the mop sink in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation

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.