BLUE DOLPHIN CAFE
470 John Ringling Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 Ceiling tiles in the dishwasher area damaged. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves below the front counter soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 Ceiling tiles in the dishwasher area damaged. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves below the front counter soiled. **Warning**
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip next to the soda machine in the front counter area. Employee removed the strip. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the front counter area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee Food handler training expired on 8/11/24. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the ice bin on the soda machine in the front counter area soiled.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw french toast batter made with raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressing in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then the exterior of a pan of food without first washing their hands. The employee properly washed their hands **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of American cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (55F - Cold Holding); setting on top of other pans in the top part of the roll back reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef started the pan had been there for approximately 1 hour. Chef placed the pan in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).