LA DOLCE VITA TRATTORIA CLEARWATER
2649 ULMERTON RD, Clearwater FL 33762 · 727-803-6003
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 pieces of ROP salmon barring label to remove before thawing. Fully thawed under cook top pull out drawer. Stop sale issued
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil on sitting in round tin. 78degrees For garlic nots. Employee discarded near pizza station Garlic with butter in squeeze bottle at pizza station. Temp at 81 degrees. Talked about time as a public health control
Establishment not maintaining fresh mussel tags for 90 days. ATLANTIC AQUA FARMS DBPR HR 5022-106 sent to operator shellfish guide
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris can opener
Fresh mussel tags not marked with last date served. ATLANTIC AQUA FARMS sent shellfish guides DBPR HR 5022-106
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added deli cooler and reach in freezer and table at back cook line.
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 5 pieces of ROP salmon barring label to remove before thawing. Fully thawed under cook top pull out drawer. Stop sale issued
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and cord on pizza making station.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Stored food not covered. Bread for breadcrumbs top of ice machine no cover, employee covered
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Was 0 ppm changed bucket. Now 50 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler right side at grill cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding) Due to over filling. Employee moved 1/2 to down below
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pizza oven blocked. By table
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ pizza, chef, cook, dishwasher, 2 service
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Uncovered prosciutto inside reach in cooler with cheese and tomato tubs put directly on top of them. Employee moved
Stored food not covered. prosciutto inside of reach in cooler not covered.
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish box with bag of French fried stored inside. Employee moved. Back stand alone reach in freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and dirty pots and pans. Employee moved during inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified verbal.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.used for cutting sandwiches. Employee moved.
Interior of front line microwave has accumulation of food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Open dumpster lid.employee closed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle in reach in cooler near pizza oven. Owner discarded
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from cook line grill.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Opposite of cook line grills.
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish box with bag of French fried stored inside. Employee moved. Back stand alone reach in freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and dirty pots and pans. Employee moved during inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near table top hot holding unit.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Pizza chef francheco.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near table top hot holding unit. Employee replaced
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. During walk through observed cooked rice and cooked mushrooms made yesterday at 12:00pm. Not date marked. Employee marked during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach employee labeled during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Chained during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified verbal.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. During inspection observed wet nesting on plastic pans on drying rack stacked before drying. Employee moved.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.employee cleaned area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.used for cutting sandwiches. Employee moved.
Interior of front line microwave has accumulation of food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.employee closed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle in reach in cooler near pizza oven. Owner discarded
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from cook line grill.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Opposite of cook line grills.
Stored food not covered. Pizza sauce not covered from last night in reach in cooler near pizza oven. frozen frozen beef brochure in freezer on rack not cover at all. Cover during inspection.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 6 pieces of salmon in ROP thawed under refrigeration in rewatch in cooler not removed from packaging before thawing. Stope sale issued.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced
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. 6 pieces of salmon in ROP thawed under refrigeration in rewatch in cooler not removed from packaging before thawing. Stope sale issued.
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths - quaternary. Reviewed with operator.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Pizza oven added and grill and fryers added.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with operator.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at beverage station. Reviewed with operator.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Back of restaurant
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand wash sinks. Per operator, signs on order
Jul 20, 2023Inspection 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three 3.5 gram red pepper cans dented on shelf undamaged food.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Three 3.5 gram red pepper cans dented on shelf undamaged food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Employees moved all handles out of food on cooks line
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.