Dolce

500 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801

Italian

Last inspected: Aug 16, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Dolce stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 16, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Dolce's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 16, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “raw/undercooked animal food offered” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Dolce scores about where you'd expect for a Orlando restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw salmon 53F 4oz Cheese 53F 1/2lb Salsa 47F 3 cups Chicken 53F 1/2 lb 2 boiled eggs 56 Ambient temperature of cooler 48F All kept in reach in cooler over night per operator

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 48F Raw salmon 53F Cheese 53F Salsa 47F Chicken 53F 2 boiled eggs 56 All kept in reach in cooler over night per operator

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator is serving raw Provided operator with consumer advisory sign. Operator displayed sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher

16-37-1

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream opened yesterday morning at approximately 9am

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in warewash area **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 87F

10-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of bottled drinks stored on floor outside of restroom

08B-38-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For smoked salmon. GFS provided parasite destruction letter **Corrected On-Site**

01D-01-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat Raw bacon and raw sausage over cut peppers and smoked salmon

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter for individual use. Per operator butter pad has been out less than an hour. Emailed time plan **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For smoked salmon,emailed operator consumer advisor

02B-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at ware wash area **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has pink substance on the side of flap

22-20-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tong stored on outer storage rack by hand washing sink,while washing hands brushed against tong due to tong being in the way.

24-07-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach in cooler at front line. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dolce last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dolce on file is from Aug 16, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dolce?

Across the inspection record, “raw/undercooked animal food offered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dolce.

How does Dolce compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Dolce most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.

Has Dolce's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dolce have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dolce means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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