La Dolce Vita Social

300 E 2 St, Sanford, FL 32771

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited La Dolce Vita Social five times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Sanford average 77, so La Dolce Vita Social trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Complaint Full

5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 20, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 16 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -tested sanitizer bucket, chlorine solution exceeding 200ppm, employee refilled sanitizer bucket, retested 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-27-4

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of reach-in cooler has an accumulation of food debris **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer for triple sink and wiping cloths. -CHLORINE **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in kitchen, operator installed new paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

05-08-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

32-04-4

Basic - Dumpster lid open/broken. **Warning**

33-15-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -single door white reach-in cooler, operator installed new ambient air temperature thermometer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

05-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -left side unisex restroom **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink in kitchen **Warning**

33-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -open case of plastic containers stored on floor in front of pizza oven, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on handwash sink in bar area, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-12-4

Dec 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink behind counter.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink behind counter.

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink behind counter.

31B-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

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

32-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Dolce Vita Social last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Dolce Vita Social on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Dolce Vita Social?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Dolce Vita Social.

How does La Dolce Vita Social compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

La Dolce Vita Social most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.

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

No. Recent inspections at La Dolce Vita Social have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Dolce Vita Social means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is La Dolce Vita Social inspected?

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

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