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LEFTY'S OYSTER & SEAFOOD BAR

LEFTY'S OYSTER & SEAFOOD BAR maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in SARASOTA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

428 North Lemon Avenue
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Rosemary District
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13500041

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10937694

  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Clam chowder (57F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/20. Chef stated the chowder was placed in the walk in cooler to cool on 8/20. Chef discarded the chowder. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Clam chowder (57F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/20. Chef stated the chowder was placed in the walk in cooler to cool on 8/20. Chef discarded the chowder. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef placed the chicken below the shrimp. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche containing raw fish not identified on the menu as a raw item. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10761914

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over washed and cut cabbage in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Employee removed the shrimp. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes . Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to cooking oil on the cook line. Employee removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on the left side of the cook line blocked by a storage rack. Chef removed the rack. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8741083

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8532232

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of sweet potatoes stored on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to liquor bottles in the bar area. Employee removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed and sanitized the can opener. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362694

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the bar area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut and washed vegetables in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the chicken below the vegetables. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading +200ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. Employee was instructed to wash their hands in a hand washing sink only. Employee rewashed their hands in a hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**