Dolce Italia in Sarasota
Last inspected:
6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231Dolce Italia in Sarasota has averaged 5.6 violations per inspection across 14 routine inspections since April 2022, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility has recorded 79 total violations with no emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared in 11 of the 14 inspections, with recurring citations for food contact surface issues, time as a control measure, employee health policy compliance, and handwashing violations. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 documented 9 violations, all basic-level findings, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dolce Italia in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Dolce Italia in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dolce Italia in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dolce Italia in Sarasota last inspected?
- Dolce Italia in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dolce Italia in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dolce Italia in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Dolce Italia in Sarasota had?
- Dolce Italia in Sarasota has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dolce Italia in Sarasota find?
- Dolce Italia in Sarasota was most recently inspected on December 19, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dolce Italia in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Dolce Italia in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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