Donatos Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Donatos Pizza has eight inspections in the public record. Donatos Pizza was last inspected on Nov 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Donatos Pizza is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Only observed up to date training for 2 of the non-managerial employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Operator has some half filled out. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Only observed up to date training for 2 of the non-managerial employees. **Warning**
53B-13-5
90
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee handling trash and sweeping outside and then come back inside and handle clean equipment without washing their hands. Operator had the employee wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired: Joseph Maxstead 6/5/24. Operator has two other current managers.
53A-03-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign in the men's restroom.
31B-04-4
74
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink sanitizer at 0ppm. Employee recently changed out Quaternary and refilled sink and corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner on shelf next to pizza boxes. Operator removed chemical to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no managers certification. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on ceiling in Walkin Cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
45
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donatos Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Donatos Pizza on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Donatos Pizza compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Donatos Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Donatos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Donatos Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Donatos Pizza 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 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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