Dominos
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
90
Score
Public records show five inspections at Dominos stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “dumpster rusted out on bottom” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as a scoop for flour. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored over food products in the back storage area. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
90
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the left side community dumpster pad.
33-19-4
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 a scoop handle buried in a container of flour. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator wearing a watch while preparing food. Operator removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the right side community dumpster rusted out in the front. **Repeat Violation**
33-12-4
82
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the back ware-washing hand wash sink has been removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Observed hand wash sink still removed. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for: Maria. S **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed that the community dumpster was rusted out in the back. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on the back food prep table. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
70
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed operator a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the back ware-washing hand wash sink has been removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for: Maria. S **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and gave them more copies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed that the community dumpster was rusted out in the back. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on the back food prep table. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the front pizza boxing table. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator couldn't find the license. Operator had the license emailed to them and they printed it out. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
52
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/21. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pizza pan stored in Hand wash sink in dish pit. Employee removed pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employees unable to show proof of CFM. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Person in charge unable to locate current license. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic soda bottles stored on floor. Employee moved soda. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dominos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dominos on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dominos?
Across the inspection record, “dumpster rusted out on bottom” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dominos.
How does Dominos compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Dominos most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Dominos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dominos have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dominos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Dominos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dominos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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