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 dateJuly 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3472186
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8783183
DBPR license6800204

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate2 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 3

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High 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**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority12A-02-4

High 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**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – 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.

#2Basic36-50-4

Basic – 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
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.