LAZY GATOR
102 SHELL POINT RD, Ruskin FL 33570
Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 8 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly flying around in kitchen 1 fly in cut tomatoes.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023005492 | Jan 11, 2023 | Mar 8, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. macaroni salad (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (48F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink has a food preparation table in front of it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cooks line has dishes stored inside it.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with prep table on cook line. Handwash sink blocked with silverware next to 3 compartment sink.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Employee removed at cleaned at time of inspection.
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 45 F- retemp 43 F in reach in cooler, employee placed on ice. Crab 46, cheese 46 in walk in cooler, employee placed in walk in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with prep table on cook line. Handwash sink blocked with silverware next to 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee empty cup in handwash sink.
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.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Employee removed at cleaned at time of inspection.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. Employee removed at removed at time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary. Re made 200 quaternary.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. For Oysters.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid at dish area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee video games on top of rice bin in kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen at bar and in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of 2 oz Togo containers on floor in dry storage room.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 46 F, Coleslaw 62 F, employee placed to the bottom of reach in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. For oysters.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working with no certified food manager on site. Food manager arrived at time of inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Establishment provided copies of food handler certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted under condiment station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees hat on top of soda boxes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to soda boxes.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket next to steam well.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink next to soda boxes.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quaternary ammonium, employee remade tested 200 ppm quaternary ammonium.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection.
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 46 F, oysters 45 F in walk in cooler, employee placed to the back of walk in cooler. Pasta 46 F in reach in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine. Cutting boards through out kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards through out kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine.
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly flying around in kitchen 1 fly in cut tomatoes.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 fly in cut tomatoes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 46 F, oysters 45 F in walk in cooler, employee placed to the back of walk in cooler. Pasta 46 F in reach in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine. Cutting boards through out kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink on cook line blocked with cart.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards through out kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler at bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47 F, slaw 51 F in reach in cooler, operator placed on ice at time of inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.observed server wash hands in prep sink.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards through out kitchen. Soda gun at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table blocking handwash sink on cook line. Operator removed at time of inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4+ employees working with no food manager onsite.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 2 valid food handler certifications.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Through out kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cup wet nesting near soda machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, operator removed at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 50 ppm chlorine.
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