LUCKY PELICAN BISTRO
6239 LAKE OSPREY DR · SARASOTA · Manatee County · FL 34240
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer handle dirty dishes and then handle clean dishes without washing his hands. Operator had the employee rehash dishes and wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat cheese and observed containers of raw fish stored on top of kegs in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw crab in the central make table on the cook line. Operator removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a container of cooked corn pasta salad date marked 10 days before the inspection on 7/20. Operator willingly disposed of the food. **Warning**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed a container of cooked corn pasta salad date marked 10 days before the inspection on 7/20. Operator willingly disposed of the food. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling raw shell muscles and then Handel clean utensils without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator had them clean and sanitize the dishes, and had the employee wash their hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the counter and the right side reach in cooler: Shredded cheese (56F – Cold Holding); Fish (53F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (53F – Cold Holding). Operator stated the cheese had been out for approximately 1hr and that the seafood had been out for approximately 40mins. Operator placed the shredded cheese in a reach in cooler and placed ice bags on the seafood. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the triple sink at 500ppm quaternary. Operator had stated they were having their eco lab rep come out later this day. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris and rust build up on the food contact shelves beside the cook line. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 employees handling food without there being a certified food manager on site. The manager arrived part ways through our inspection, where we informed him of the requirement. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the ware washing hand wash sink. Operator placed more towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the front counter hand wash sink and ware washing hand wash sink. Operator placed more soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed steamed clams that were cooked two days before on 7/28 without being date marked. Operator date marked them appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime build up inside the dish machine. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on multiple ceiling tiles throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored on rusted/dusty shelves in the ware washing area. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – 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 reduced oxygen packaged tuna with a warning to open thawed without introducing oxygen. Operator willingly discarded the tuna. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:13 PM.
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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.