Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BLUE DOLPHIN CAFE

470 JOHN RINGLING BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342361428

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3376773
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8453153
DBPR license6800204

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#2High Priority14-86-1

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**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority41-24-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority12A-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**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority03A-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**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 1

#1Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.