BLUE DOLPHIN CAFE
470 JOHN RINGLING BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342361428
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 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 french toast batter made with raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressing in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then the exterior of a pan of food without first washing their hands. The employee properly washed their hands **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of American cheese (56F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (55F – Cold Holding); setting on top of other pans in the top part of the roll back reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef started the pan had been there for approximately 1 hour. Chef placed the pan in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 2
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the ice bin on the soda machine in the front counter area soiled.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:18 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.