LA DOLCE VITA
2704 STICKNEY POINT RD, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941.210.3631
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 13 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 blue cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding) in the table top cold holding unit at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the blue cheese has been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator stored the blue cheese in the 2-door cooler in the kitchen.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of medicine stored on a shelf with clean dishware. The operator properly stored the medicine.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 12/2025.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date mark stickers on containers in the reach in cooler.
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors not tight fitting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line gasket torn.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinsing off a wiping cloth in the hand sink at the front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the dish machine. The operator was emailed an employee handwashing sign.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding) in the table top cold holding unit at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the blue cheese has been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator stored the blue cheese in the 2-door cooler in the kitchen.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee training certificates have incorrect expiration dates.
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled near the three compartment sink.
Employee personal beverage stored in the stand up reach in cooler not properly segregated from food to be served to the public. The employee properly stored the beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on the slicer. The employee properly stored the cell phone.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection 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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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. The operator removed the pesticide from the premises.
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 for salt not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed raw chicken using on site reduced oxygen packaging not removed within 48 hours. Observed raw veal using on site reduced oxygen packaging not removed within 48 hours. The operator discarded the above foods.
Wet wiping cloth on the cook line not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. The operator properly stored the wiping cloth.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. The operator removed the pesticide from the premises.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 6/2022.
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish area. The operator labeled the spray bottles.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked octopus in reduced oxygen packaging done on site with no date mark. The operator stated the octopus was sealed earlier in the day. The operator placed a date mark on the packaging.
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