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LUCKY 8

1812 S OSPREY AVE, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941-289-1592

Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6802067
Grade history
DEC 23
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in Reachin Cooler to left of Hand wash sink Cut Tomatoes 52F, Cut Lettuce 57F, Fresh Mozzarella 50F, and Ambient temperature of 49.8F
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2015026103Jun 4, 2015Jun 25, 2015$320

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed scoop in 127F water. Operator turned up well.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed at bar hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed bar dish machine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operator called for service and will use dish machine in kitchen.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler next to hand sink, cold holding hard cooked eggs 56F, feta cheese 57F. Operator discarded eggs and iced product. Called for service.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in walk in cooler, shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.Observed no employee training certificates.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed Dishwashing Machine at chlorine 0ppm. Manager to call for service and set up triple sink with quaternary. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in Reachin Cooler to left of Hand wash sink Cut Tomatoes 52F, Cut Lettuce 57F, Fresh Mozzarella 50F, and Ambient temperature of 49.8F
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Educated cook on protocol of keeping tags with shellfish u til finished, then dating tag and keeping for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Handwash sink was blocked by garbage and fan. Employee corrected to clear access.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.Observed no employee training certificates.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook engaged in preparation without hair restraint. Employee corrected by wearing hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Bad odor in kitchen near Dishwashing Machine and triple sink area.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning

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.