LOBSTER POT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
5157 OCEAN BLVD, SARASOTA 342421674
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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 fish in walk in cooler defrosted and not cut or removed from packaging. Operator corrected by cutting packages open. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in glass top reach in freezer on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 06-08-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed water running on some items but not others defrosting in triple sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on mixer machine shield. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Vere Lekaj, Carlos Carillon, Caitlyn Gierhart no renewed training. Operator to reorder books. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed backpack by dry storage food. Manager removed backpack to prevent cross contamination.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Observed cracked lids on seafood in walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.Observed shared dumpster lid broken.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floor.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster.
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old debris stuck to clean dish racks.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed crab legs in walk in freezer uncovered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade and mixer shield. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Vere Lekaj, Carlos Carillon, Caitlyn Gierhart expired.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed 4 empty co2 tanks not secured in walkway behind kitchen entrance.
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.Observed sanitizer pan next to fry wash on cart. Operator rearranged sanitizer to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed lobster and fish defrosting in non running water. Operator corrected by running water. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed and operator printed and completed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).