DONATOS PIZZA
Health inspection records show DONATOS PIZZA in SARASOTA has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 4.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
5410 Fruitville Road
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13566569
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 11/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13509454
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only observed up to date training for 2 of the non-managerial employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Operator has some half filled out. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10900437
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only observed up to date training for 2 of the non-managerial employees. Warning
Inspection Date: 8/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720502
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign in the men's restroom.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee handling trash and sweeping outside and then come back inside and handle clean equipment without washing their hands. Operator had the employee wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired: Joseph Maxstead 6/5/24. Operator has two other current managers.
Inspection Date: 8/31/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342448
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 grooved cutting boards in the dishwashing area.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working with food without a hair restraint. Employees put on a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a build up of grease on the hood filters above the pizza oven.