Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota
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428 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota has documented severe and recurring management and employee health violations across 27 inspections dating to 2016, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection. The facility received two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. High-priority violations for proper hand and arm washing, employee health reporting, and employee health policy violations appeared repeatedly across 2024–2026 inspections, with management awareness failures cited in 7 of the last 5 inspections alone. The facility has never been emergency-closed. An inspection on January 27, 2026 documented 12 violations including three high-priority findings for management awareness, proper hand washing, and employee health reporting, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. A follow-up inspection on March 27, 2026 found 2 additional management awareness violations but resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020003959 | $400.00 | Jan 7, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2019032871 | $200.00 | May 10, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota last inspected?
- Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota had?
- Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota find?
- Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- Has Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota been fined?
- Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar in Sarasota has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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