La Dolce Vita

2704 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited La Dolce Vita seven times, with records going back to 2023. La Dolce Vita was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Pesticide/insecticide labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; La Dolce Vita is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors not tight fitting.

32-04-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line gasket torn.

14-11-5

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinsing off a wiping cloth in the hand sink at the front counter.

31A-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the dish machine. The operator was emailed an employee handwashing sign.

31B-04-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. The operator removed the pesticide from the premises. **Corrected On-Site**

41-05-4

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 the scoop handle for salt not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed raw chicken using on site reduced oxygen packaging not removed within 48 hours. Observed raw veal using on site reduced oxygen packaging not removed within 48 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**

03G-54-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloth on the cook line not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. The operator properly stored the wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. The operator removed the pesticide from the premises. **Corrected On-Site**

41-05-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 6/2022.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish area. The operator labeled the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked octopus in reduced oxygen packaging done on site with no date mark. The operator stated the octopus was sealed earlier in the day. The operator placed a date mark on the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**

03G-53-1

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat prosciutto, vegetables, and pasta in the stand up reach in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed multiple ready to eat cooked pastas not properly date marked after being removed from the freezer.

02C-08-5

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 scoop handle not stored above sugar at prep table at the entrance to the kitchen. Operator removed the scoop from the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Dolce Vita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Dolce Vita on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Dolce Vita?

Across the inspection record, “pesticide/insecticide labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Dolce Vita.

How does La Dolce Vita compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

La Dolce Vita most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Dolce Vita have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Dolce Vita 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 La Dolce Vita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Dolce Vita is inspected around two times per year on average.

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