BLUE DOLPHIN CAFE
470 JOHN RINGLING BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342361428
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over cooked potatoes in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee brought boxes to the trash area, then returned to the kitchen and touched clean equipment without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of bleach stored next to bag in box soda in the dry storage area. Manager removed the bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized the slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent next to the dishwasher soiled.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:40 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.