DOCE BRAZIL
DOCE BRAZIL located in LARGO has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 3 days ago · 6 reports on file
South Belcher Road
Florida, 33771
Monterey Lakes Apartments
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/9/2026· 3d ago
Inspection #: 3638827
Call Back - Complied1/6/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10939788
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service water bottles reused in reach in cooler for juice. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding) first temp 12:30pm, operator moved to freezer, second temp 1:00 (43 F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Emailed employee reporting agreement to operator. Warning
2/6/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10774344
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
12/11/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 10712647
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 Plans are not accurate . A license cannot be issued until plans are accurate and verified - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: 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 Plans are not accurate . A license cannot be issued until plans are accurate and verified. Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Plans are not accurate to the approved plans . Equipment added and equipment not in the location approved . -Oven opposite walk in cooler added and not on plans -hood system , grill, fryers , dough mixer and bowl mixer not in the approved location -center area with steam tables , godfatherfood machinery , prep tables consultomaq machine , microwave are and not on approved plans - front line area equipment - juicer machine and refrigerator is between ice machine and hand wash sink not in the location on approved plans Reviewed with manager Manager plans on adding a hot and cold buffet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: 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/. Plans are not accurate to the approved plans . Equipment added and equipment not in the location approved . -Oven opposite walk in cooler added and not on plans -hood system , grill, fryers , dough mixer and bowl mixer not in the approved location -center area with steam tables , godfatherfood machinery , prep tables consultomaq machine , microwave are and not on approved plans - front line area equipment - juicer machine and refrigerator is between ice machine and hand wash sink not in the location on approved plans Reviewed with manager Manager plans on adding a hot and cold buffet Admin Complaint
11/5/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8877965
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Walk in freezer door off frame and wires hanging inside unit - walk in cooler door gaskets torn with gaps in area - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bathroomd - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 Plans are not accurate . A license cannot be issued until plans are accurate and verified - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Plans are not accurate to the approved plans . Equipment added and equipment not in the location approved . -Oven opposite walk in cooler added and not on plans -hood system , grill, fryers , dough mixer and bowl mixer not in the approved location -center area with steam tables , godfatherfood machinery , prep tables consultomaq machine , microwave are and not on approved plans - front line area equipment - juicer machine and refrigerator is between ice machine and hand wash sink not in the location on approved plans Reviewed with manager Manager plans on adding a hot and cold buffet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
9/3/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8623639
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Walk in freezer door off frame and wires hanging inside unit - walk in cooler door gaskets torn with gaps in area
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bathroomd
- 50-08-7:High Priority - 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 Plans are not accurate . A license cannot be issued until plans are accurate and verified
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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/. Plans are not accurate to the approved plans . Equipment added and equipment not in the location approved . -Oven opposite walk in cooler added and not on plans -hood system , grill, fryers , dough mixer and bowl mixer not in the approved location -center area with steam tables , godfatherfood machinery , prep tables consultomaq machine , microwave are and not on approved plans - front line area equipment - juicer machine and refrigerator is between ice machine and hand wash sink not in the location on approved plans Reviewed with manager Manager plans on adding a hot and cold buffet.