Lazy Gator in Ruskin
Last inspected:
102 Shell Point Rd, Ruskin, FL 33570Lazy Gator in Ruskin was emergency-closed on January 11, 2023 for rodent activity. Across 22 inspections, the facility has accumulated 186 violations—averaging 8.5 per inspection, significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear consistently, particularly management awareness (cited repeatedly across 2024 and 2025), employee health reporting (appearing in 7 of the last 8 inspections), and employee health policy (3 citations in the most recent inspection alone). Additional recurring high-priority findings include hand washing violations, toxic substance control, and consumer advisory failures. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented on May 27, 2021 for a portable fire extinguisher stored improperly and not in its designated location. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 found 12 violations including two high-priority violations for management awareness and employee health policy, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Most recent closure: January 11, 2023 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lazy Gator in Ruskin: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Lazy Gator in Ruskin: Emergency Closure History (1)
Lazy Gator in Ruskin: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023005492 | $400.00 | Jan 11, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Lazy Gator in Ruskin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lazy Gator in Ruskin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 4 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 9 inspections65 violations · 40 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Lazy Gator in Ruskin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lazy Gator in Ruskin last inspected?
- Lazy Gator in Ruskin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Lazy Gator in Ruskin last shut down?
- Lazy Gator in Ruskin was last shut down on January 11, 2023 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Lazy Gator in Ruskin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lazy Gator in Ruskin are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Lazy Gator in Ruskin had?
- Lazy Gator in Ruskin has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lazy Gator in Ruskin find?
- Lazy Gator in Ruskin was most recently inspected on December 8, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lazy Gator in Ruskin ever been shut down?
- Yes, Lazy Gator in Ruskin has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Lazy Gator in Ruskin had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lazy Gator in Ruskin has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Lazy Gator in Ruskin faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lazy Gator in Ruskin has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Lazy Gator in Ruskin been fined?
- Lazy Gator in Ruskin has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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