LAZY LOBSTER OF LONGBOAT
5350 GULF OF MEXICO DR STE# 102, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 941-383-0440
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salmon 50F, Shrimp 50F. Operator voluntarily discarded items Salmon and Shrimp.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016055888 | Nov 15, 2016 | Dec 20, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles over steamer peeling.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf next to clean glass ware in bar area. Employee removed beverages.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed cup being used to dispense rice on cook line. Operator removed cup.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents throughout the kitchen with rust.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to entrance to kitchen and serving area with tiles missing.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line next to the salad station. Operator replaced thermometer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler in salad area. Employee was in the process of wiping up water.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster in reach-cooler at end of cook line at 50F. Operator stated that lobster had been out for approximately 30 minutes for lunch. Operator moved lobster to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed rare seared tuna on the menu with out an identifier. Operator added identifier and was in the process of printing new menus.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at bar area. Operator replaced towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salad dressing in single doo flip top make station on front line. Operator removed solo cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed peeling ceiling tile at end of cook line over reach-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table on cook line. Operator removed beverage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess grease on hood system on cook line.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil on shelf in kitchen across from dish machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve to-go containers not inverted in outside server area. Operator inverted to-go containers.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw coconut shrimp over pasta in 2 door reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved shrimp to another cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of spray cleaner on food prep surface in back food prep area. Operator removed cleaner.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stand mixer head in back food prep area next to dry storage with build up of soil and dried food particles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed side ceiling tiles in dish area missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vents throughout the kitchen Soiled with grease and dust.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groved cutting board in dish area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one 2 dead roaches in dry storage area. One in back corner of dry storage area next to wire ranch along wall and one in front corner under wire rack near entrance. Operator removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on sidle serve container in back storage area next to employees rest room. Operator removed speaker and discarded single serve area.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken dumpster lid. Operator stated he had called to order new lids.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in back dry storage area, scoops in flour and bread crumbs with scoop handle touching product. Operator removed scoops and place in holders.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system with excess build up of grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on container on shelf in back food prep. Operator removed labels.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn ripped foil on bottom shelf of food prep table in back food prep area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items in dry storage area not inverted. Operator inverted single serve items.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under dish machine draining creating standing water under dish machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed side wall to the right of entrance in dry storage area with black mold like substance.
Apr 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in food prep area with cut marks.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile in dishwashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Excessive buildup of grease on hood system.
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salmon 50F, Shrimp 50F. Operator voluntarily discarded items Salmon and Shrimp.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon (50F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items had been in cooler drawer since the day before. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter Sauce (110F - Hot Holding); Marinara (112F - Hot Holding), Operators stated sauces had just been put in holding unit. Operator removed sauces and heated to 212F.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at 200ppm. Operator corrected to 50ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food particle observed on food slicer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cardboard being used as ceiling tile. Other ceiling tiles not smooth and cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in dish machine area has excessive build up of dust and soil.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in food prep area with cut marks.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at salad station was without a hair restraint. Employee put on a hat.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile in dishwashing area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in container of sugar. Operator removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Excessive buildup of grease on hood system.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in 2 door reach-in cooler in food prep area. Operator removed drinks.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn ripped foil on bottom shelf in food prep area.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handling raw chicken then changing gloves without hand washing. Cook washed hands after education.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm. Chef corrected to 50ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance in ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food stored on floor.Observed case of rolls on floor under oven in back preparation area. Chef removed.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed beverage pitcher in employee hand wash sink across from dish wash machine. Operator removed pitcher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up in exterior ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed near cookline/oven area.
Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in dry storage room.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on lower shelf of stand used for coffee machine.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler grits, ribs, marinara, shrimp prepared more than 24 hrs ago with no covering.
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