Donatos Pizza

2881 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34231

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Donatos Pizza eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling tile missing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Donatos Pizza's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, she'll eggs stored over cooked chicken wings. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed front bar nozzle soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli containers in corn meal and flour. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed in kitchen.

36-36-4

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed non-continuous cooking of chicken wings. The operator was emailed partial cooking written procedures. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**

03C-89-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**

16-62-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza served by the slice with no written time as public health control plan. The operator was emailed a written plan. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed no written plan as of the inspection. **Time Extended**

03F-10-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**

36-36-4

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 4, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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 - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over bottled beverages in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cooler stored next to food for the public in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the employee cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not properly secured. Operator secured the tanks with a chain. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

16-37-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Donatos Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Donatos Pizza on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Donatos Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Donatos Pizza.

How does Donatos Pizza compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Donatos Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Donatos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Donatos Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Donatos Pizza 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 Donatos Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Donatos Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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