THE LAZY LOBSTER OF LONGBOAT
5350 GULF OF MEXICO DR STE# 102 · LONGBOAT KEY · Manatee County · FL 34228
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster in reach-cooler at end of cook line at 50F. Operator stated that lobster had been out for approximately 30 minutes for lunch. Operator moved lobster to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed rare seared tuna on the menu with out an identifier. Operator added identifier and was in the process of printing new menus. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at bar area. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salad dressing in single doo flip top make station on front line. Operator removed solo cup. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed peeling ceiling tile at end of cook line over reach-in cooler.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table on cook line. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess grease on hood system on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil on shelf in kitchen across from dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve to-go containers not inverted in outside server area. Operator inverted to-go containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:53 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.