Lobster Pot Restaurant, 5157 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Lobster Pot Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5157 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242-1674
License #: 6801742
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed wall near steam well soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw fish over ready to eat dressings. **Corrected On-Site**
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
6/17/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Observed fan over salad prep area with built up dust.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed built up debris on reach in coolers on kitchen make line.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed cases of seafood on floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer. Observed chest freezer in kitchen with built up ice.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed case of chicken I'm walk in cooler floor. Observed cases of French fries on walk in freezer floor.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Observed crabs, clams, shrimp in chest freezer not covered.
  • Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed drained pasta in sink not properly cleaned and sanitized for food preparation.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook wearing gloves walk outside to cooler and return to line no glove change.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed stuffed shrimp not date marked according to when it was thawed.
12/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on side of grill.
9/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under storage shelves.
1/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler door at cookline soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item-cleaner spray bottles stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
9/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot watershut off at employee hand wash sink at bar.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.-dishwash area fan.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
12/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.-cookline.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.-kitchen
  • Observed outside of bulk grease bin not clean.
6/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food boxes stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bags of vegetables stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.-lexan pans.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Use sinks to sanitize ware until machine repaired.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
9/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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