BLUE DOLPHIN CAFE
470 John Ringling Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 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).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked bacon stored on non food grade paper towels on the cook line. Employee removed the paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide-emitting strip stored on a shelf next to clean cup and glasses in the back kitchen area. Manager removed the strip. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked raw eggs then handled clean utensils without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Pepper Jack cheese (50F - Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the cheese had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed the cheese in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 5 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the dishwasher area and the back preparation area soiled.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Floor area behind the ice machine in the back kitchen area.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under the preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed and replace the foil. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed cleaned the can opener. Corrected On-Site
- 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 handouts.. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).