Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar LLC in Sarasota

Last inspected:

6645 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
Overview

Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar in Sarasota has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 199 total violations — an average of 9.0 violations per inspection, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing violations appear across at least 6 inspections, food contact surface violations across at least 5 inspections, and employee health policy violations across at least 4 inspections. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the facility's record, including employee health reporting failures, improper food sources, parasite destruction violations, and inadequate cooking temperatures. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 documented 9 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
199Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar LLC in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 9 violations / inspection 9 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar LLC in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections12 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar LLC in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar LLC in Sarasota last inspected?
Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar LLC in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar LLC in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar LLC in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar LLC in Sarasota had?
Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar LLC in Sarasota has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar LLC in Sarasota find?
Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar LLC in Sarasota was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar LLC in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar LLC in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.

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