LUCKY PELICAN BISTRO
6239 LAKE OSPREY DR · SARASOTA · Manatee County · FL 34240
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling their phone then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest strip hanging on beer taps in bar area. Manager removed pest strip. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken and shrimp stored over cut and washed string beans on the left side reach in cooler of the the cook line. Manager removed the string beans. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chicken and scallops stored over tartar sauce in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Manager removed the chicken and scallops. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5lbs of fresh shell muscles stored on the front counter reach in cooler with no shell tag. Observed 10lbs of fresh shell oysters stored on ice in the front counter are with no shell tag. Manager discarded the shell fish
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the drawer reach in cooler on the left side cook line: Drawer cooler cook line: ; Halabit (47F – Cold Holding); Salmon (47F – Cold Holding); Cod (55F – Cold Holding); Grouper (48F – Cold Holding) Manager stated all items had been stored in the reach in cooler for 1hr. Manager packed all items with ice. Shredded cheddar cheese (55F – Cold Holding) stored on ice on the cook line. Manager stated the item had been stored on ice for approximately 2hrs. Manager placed item into the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
01C-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed 5lbs of fresh shell muscles stored on the front counter reach in cooler with no shell tag. Observed 10lbs of fresh shell oysters stored on ice in the front counter are with no shell tag. Manager discarded the shell fish **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for 4 out of 12 employees. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease and dust build up on the ceiling tiles/vents in the kitchen and dishwashing area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior/exterior of 2 salamanders hanging above the cook line with a build up of grease and food debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shields for the walk in cooler/freezer lights. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on shelves next to fryers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under the front counter hand-wash sink not draining.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus being thawed in standing water. Employee placed the octopus under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers in the walk in cooler and freezer soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:05 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.