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LUCKY PELICAN BISTRO

6239 LAKE OSPREY DR · SARASOTA · Manatee County · FL 34240

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 29, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3379159
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8460998
DBPR license5105671

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#10High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine chlorine at 0ppm. Operator called Ecolab and switched to the triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket on the floor of the front counter area. Operator placed bucket on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the triple sink at 450ppm quaternary. Operator corrected it to 200ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for their quaternary triple sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a sample cup used to scoop spices in the front counter area. Operator disposed of cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed multiple shelves in dry storage that were lined with cardboard. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and vents in the establishment with black build up. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Operator had employee remove the watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fryer oil on the floor of the kitchen. Operator removed case. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an employee put a knife between equipment on the line. Operator removed the knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs hanging on oven door handles in the kitchen. Operator removed handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust and black build up on the walk in cooler and freezer fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.