La Dolce Vita

600 Palm Harbor Blvd, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at La Dolce Vita stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at La Dolce Vita is from Apr 10, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Palm Harbor facility scores 74, putting La Dolce Vita on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

6 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. Cell phone stored on prep table. Operator moved cell phone at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Provided Operator with seating change form 61C-1.002 via email

51-09-4

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.

51-15-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs being stored in water 90F. Utensil must be stored in water a minimum of 135F.

10-07-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Block of parmesan cheese uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator cover cheese during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish being thawed at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. Operator placed fish under cool running water during inspection. Fish was frozen. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over lemons. Operator moved raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Deli meats in walk in cooler **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottom cook line not labeled with common name. Discussed with operator the importance of labeling all foods removed once it's removed from its original container. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Nov 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Dolce Vita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Dolce Vita on file is from Apr 10, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does La Dolce Vita compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

La Dolce Vita most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has La Dolce Vita's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Dolce Vita have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Dolce Vita means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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