Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota
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5157 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 342421674Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota has 18 inspections on record with 103 total violations, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. Handwashing facilities and food contact surface violations appear across multiple inspections, including findings in March 2025, July 2024, September 2023, and March 2023. Toxic substance control violations were cited in both the most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 and a prior inspection on September 14, 2022. The facility's most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 was completed with no further action required, documenting basic violations in toxic substance control and handwashing.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota last inspected?
- Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Handwashing facilities.
- How many health inspections has Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota had?
- Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota find?
- Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota was most recently inspected on November 18, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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.
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