LAZY LIZARD
3192 SHOAL LINE BLVD, Hernando Beach FL 34607 · 352-293-3307
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in rear prep area, not landing of food contact surfaces
★ 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--2018060320 | Nov 9, 2018 | Mar 20, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in rear prep area, not landing of food contact surfaces
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cut produce in walk in cooler, order corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelf next to cook line
Food stored on floor. Pans of Ribs and pork on floor in walk in cooler, moved to shelf
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas on cook line in 77F water
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface: The two cutting boards on the reach in cooler in the server prep area were soiled with mold-like substance. The operator placed the cutting boards in the dishwasher area to be clean.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, found by the trash can near the front counter. The operator swept up the roach and sanitized the area.
Food stored on floor. 4 boxes of chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
No handwashing signs were provided at hand sinks used by food employees. Two handwashing signs were missing: one at the front counter hand sink and one at the hand sink in the server prep area. The operator placed handwashing signs.
Nona¿¿food-contact surfaces: the rails under the hood filters were soiled with grease and dust, and the plug-in fan next to the dishwasher area was soiled with dust.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen- ); stuffed jalapeño (45F - Cold Holding), pan over filled, operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken* In server salad area, house made ranch (45F - Cold Holding)pan over filled, operator moved to vertical cooler.
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Operator used chlorine test kit to check quaternary ammonium sanitizer, discussed proper test strips
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In 2 door vertical cooler in wait station, employee food on top shelf, operator moved to walk in cooler
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can crushed tomatoes
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. crab stuffed shrimp (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler in kitchen-crab stuffed shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (121F - Hot Holding), put back on stove to heat, 173F
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At wait station greater than 500 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
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.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 can of crushed tomatoes dented on seam
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep area over clean dishes, discarded
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On prep table over food, moved to Otto. Shelf
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of plastic jugs with handles, opera will find alternative containers
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.