D'corato Ristorante

322 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

D'corato Ristorante appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Apr 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “unclean building components, attachments or fixtures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so D'corato Ristorante trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel lining a pan of basil in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager removed the paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to containers of food on a dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed the bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
74
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes (74F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (73F - Cold Holding) stored in a small reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager stated the cheese and tomatoes were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. The tomatoes and mozzarella cheese were the only perishable items in the reach in cooler. Manager discarded the items.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomatoes (74F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (73F - Cold Holding) stored in a small reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager stated the cheese and tomatoes were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. The tomatoes and mozzarella cheese were the only perishable items in the reach in cooler. Manager discarded the items.
01B-02-5
74
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exterior of the kitchen.
35B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the reach in cooler on the make line turn.
14-11-5
86
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
90
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
90
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was D'corato Ristorante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D'corato Ristorante on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at D'corato Ristorante?

Across the inspection record, “unclean building components, attachments or fixtures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at D'corato Ristorante.

How does D'corato Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

D'corato Ristorante most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has D'corato Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D'corato Ristorante have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at D'corato Ristorante means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is D'corato Ristorante inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, D'corato Ristorante is inspected around two times per year on average.