BLUE DOLPHIN CAFE
470 JOHN RINGLING BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342361428
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel lining a container of cut and washed strawberries in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Chef stated the potatoes were cooked on 12/17. Chef placed a date mark on the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 2
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all equipment in the front counter area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in the cook line area missing proper shield.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:36 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.