Der Dutchman Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
74
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Der Dutchman Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 24, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front soup station: Chili (100F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been set out approximately 30minutes before. Operator took it back to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops buried in dry goods at the bakery and back prep areas. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some single service articles at the cook line and bakery not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their prep area sanitizer buckets at 50ppm. Operator remade them to 200. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
74
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line dry goods in the back warehouse. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple can opener holders with food debris build up. Operator had them cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged fish fully thawed with being cut open. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line reach in and the front counter area: Chopped tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Pico de galo (54F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (77F - Cold Holding) Operator stated the cooler had been made approximately 1hr ago and that the butter had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator moved the food from the reach in cooler into a working cooler and placed the butter in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 20 small flying insects in the soda box storage area and approximately 15 small flying insects in the dry storage area. Operator called for the pest control. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line dry goods in the back warehouse. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged fish fully thawed with being cut open. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign at the back baker hand sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple can opener holders with food debris build up. Operator had them cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected. Operator placed lids on them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 10ppm quaternary. Operator called ecolab for maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-08-4
47
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of paint and wd-40 stored with baking utensils and food in the back bakery's closet. Operator removed the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed carrots in the left side walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in containers of dry goods. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed multiple shelves in the back warehouse section lined with cardboard.
14-45-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the can opener holders soiled in the prep area.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep areas of the cook line. Operator removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag and phones stored with food and equipment in the establishment. Operator moved these items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees prepping and cooking food with watches on. Operator had them remove them. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use knives stored in 88F degree standing water on the cook line. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
50
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on multiple ceiling vent throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed ROP fish being thawed inside of the packaging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employees drinks on prep tables and stored above food through the establishment. Operator removed some of the containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
74
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken eggs over ready to eat milk in the front bakery area. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach on top of the dish machine in the warewashing area. Operators have been treated by Orkin within the past couple days. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the back kitchen prep area: Milk 75F cold holding. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1 hr. Operator placed milk back in the fridge. Observed on the dining room tables: Butter chips 70F cold holding. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator started to put butter into a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed butter chips being reserved to customers. **Warning**
07-08-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple containers of dish soap and bleach spray bottle stored above and next to food items in the establishment. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of headache medicine stored over the cook line. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on multiple ceiling vent throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed ROP fish being thawed inside of the packaging. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employees drinks on prep tables and stored above food through the establishment. Operator removed some of the containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed a fly sticky trap over food equipment in the back storage area. **Warning**
35B-08-4
29
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed listed cans in the dry storage area dented: 3 cans of sausage gravy, 1 can of ketchup, 1 can of chicken noodle soup, 1 can of cream of chicken, and 1 can of black beans. Operator set cans aside for disposal. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and then touch clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on the floor of the back dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer a sanitizer bucket stored next to food in the prep area. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing cleaning liquid unlabeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to dump dirty dishes. Operator removed dirty dishes and cleaned hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the shelves of the walk in coolers and dry storage areas. Operator started to remove some of the cardboard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards on the cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored next to food in the prep area. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaged in cooking food. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the dishwashing area wall and water damaged sections of the wall in the dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator placed ice scoop handle out of ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with handles touching food products in the kitchen. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed build up of dust on the fan covers in the prep walk in cooler and left side walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones stored next to food and on top of single service items. Operator removed phones. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
29
Jun 7, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
17
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands without soap and dry with cloth towel in preparation area food prep sink. Advised employee of proper handwashing protocol. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives stored in Hand wash sink in bakery area. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table in bakery area. Employee removed drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on door for small walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cheesecake and icing on floor in Walk in freezer in bakery area. Employee moved food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old food labels stuck to clean food containers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Der Dutchman Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Der Dutchman Restaurant on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Der Dutchman Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Der Dutchman Restaurant.
How does Der Dutchman Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Der Dutchman Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Der Dutchman Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Der Dutchman Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Der Dutchman Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Der Dutchman Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Der Dutchman Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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