Donatos Pizza

1145 Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Donatos Pizza has six inspections in the public record. Donatos Pizza was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

“Wet wiping cloth not stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Donatos Pizza's latest score of 86 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed the wiping cloth with the soiled linens. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-12-4

Dec 31, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 cutting boards in the preparation area have cut marks no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Emailed handouts to the operator.

11-07-5

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to pizza boxes in the kitchen. Person in charge removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. 4 boxes of pizza crust stored uncovered in the walk-in freezer. Employee cover the boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Aug 17, 2022

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat hanging on a facet on a preparation sink. Employee removed the hat. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel stored on top of a soiled oven. Employee removed the peel to be cleaned As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

10-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the pizza oven soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

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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 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Donatos Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” 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 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Donatos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Donatos Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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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