DUTCH VALLEY RESTAURANT
6721 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342314808
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 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. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat biscuits in the stand up reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator proposed stored the raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings in the outside dry storage shed. The operator cleaned up the rodent droppings. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese cold holding at 54F stored above the fill line at the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the cheese has been holding for approximately 3 hours in the reach in cooler. The operator placed the cheese in the bottom half of the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored inside the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling above the cook line soiled with dust.
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates stored next to the handwashing sink at the front counter exposed to splash. The operator properly stored the clean plates. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and jacket stored hanging from the can rack in the storage area. The operator properly stored the employee belongings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spatula used for pie stored in standing water at 76F. The operator removed the spatula for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open employee beverage stored in the reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator properly stored the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored inside of the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service aluminum baking pans not stored inverted on top of the reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator properly stored the baking pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in the preparation area. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:49 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.