LENNY'Z PIZZA & ISLAND BAR LLC
6645 MIDNIGHT PASS RD, Sarasota FL 34242 · 419.852.2512
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Observed ricotta mix in walk in cooler marked 9/3. Manager discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard and can opener blade. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator corrected by labeling.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed in front wait station area.
Feb 4, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white reach in cooler top at wait station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed cell phone net to spices on shelf above pizza reach in cooler. Employee moved to non food/single use shelf.
Food stored on floor.Observed beef tallow case on floor next to fryers. Employee corrected.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Observed ricotta mix in walk in cooler marked 9/3. Manager discarded.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for pizza sold by slice. Emailed guide and plan to manager.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser near triple sink not dispensing soap properly. Manager are placed soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in garlic powder without handles. Manager removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with black substance.
Food stored on floor.Observed onions and carrots on floor in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hot water not working in employee bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in pull out drawer on cook line, cold holding hamburger 51F, beef steak 52F. Chef moved to freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainers in both hand sinks at bar. Employee removed strainer.
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. Observed no food handler for Ricardo Simon.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed debris on top of exterior dish machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed scoop handle touching product in flour and sugar bins. Chef corrected.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hot water faucet not working in employee bathroom.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area and front wait station.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile in front of pizza station on wait station side. Next to pizza oven between ovens and walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table and on shelf in dry storage. Chef removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.