La Dolce Vita Gelato & Pastry

6146 Sw Hwy 200, Ocala, FL 34476

Italian

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, La Dolce Vita Gelato & Pastry has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

La Dolce Vita Gelato & Pastry's latest score of 100 sits above the Ocala average of 78. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

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Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Dog eating gelato on patio outside. Also, dog came in with customer and jumped on gelato case multiple times.

35A-13-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag on sink in ware wash area. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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. One certificate provided is expired. Operator is in process of completing training. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

53B-01-5

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

31B-03-4

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake 47F-49F in refrigeration case at front counter. Operator decreased temperature in unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of oven soiled with food debris. Interior of reach in freezer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 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

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 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. Candle above dry goods, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle above plates, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In freezer, employee personal food stored above customers food, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Dolce Vita Gelato & Pastry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Dolce Vita Gelato & Pastry on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does La Dolce Vita Gelato & Pastry compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

La Dolce Vita Gelato & Pastry most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Dolce Vita Gelato & Pastry 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 Gelato & Pastry inspected?

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

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