Doce Brazil in Largo

Last inspected:

1479 Belcher Rd S, Largo, FL 33771
Overview

Doce Brazil in Largo has six inspections on record between July 2024 and November 2025, with a combined 21 violations. The facility received no emergency closures and no disciplinary actions. Violations centered on employee health policies and procedures, with three intermediate-priority citations in July 2024 for inadequate staff training on illness reporting, lack of verifiable employee health documentation, and missing written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrhea events. The inspector noted the person in charge could not correctly answer questions about preventing illness transmission through food, and documentation of employee reporting requirement notifications was unavailable. Two focused inspections in October 2024 (hurricane follow-up) and November 2025 (training visit) found no violations. The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

7Inspections
24Violations
0Closures
3FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR:

Doce Brazil in Largo: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 3.4 violations / inspection 3.4 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Doce Brazil in Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)

— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections13 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Doce Brazil in Largo: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

Comments: Visit conducted for training purposes. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted as a follow up to Hurricane Milton

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JEANINE WHITE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected].

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge could not correctly respond to question regarding illness spread through food. Information was emailed to owner. o
2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Establishment could not supply verifiable documentation that employees are informed of reporting requirements.
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
There are no written procedures that involve the discharge of vomit or diarrhea. Information was provided to the owner.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Certified food protection manager documentation not available at time of visit.

Doce Brazil in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doce Brazil in Largo last inspected?
Doce Brazil in Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Doce Brazil in Largo?
The most frequently cited violations at Doce Brazil in Largo are: Proper sanitizing, Premises clean, Adequate lighting.
How many health inspections has Doce Brazil in Largo had?
Doce Brazil in Largo has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Doce Brazil in Largo find?
Doce Brazil in Largo was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Doce Brazil in Largo ever been shut down?
No, Doce Brazil in Largo has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
When was Doce Brazil in Largo last inspected?
Doce Brazil in Largo was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 18, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Doce Brazil in Largo had?
Doce Brazil in Largo has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Doce Brazil in Largo find?
Doce Brazil in Largo was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 18, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Doce Brazil in Largo had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Doce Brazil in Largo has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Doce Brazil in Largo?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Doce Brazil in Largo are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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