Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House

1530-1540 Lakefront Dr 100-101, Sarasota, FL 34240
Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “stored food not covered” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House's latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat parsley in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the parsley. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at the bar: Blue cheese olives (66F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been placed out over 4hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of them.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the bar: Blue cheese olives (66F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been placed out over 4hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of them. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a prep cook with a watch on. Operator had them remove it. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed an ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of oysters and one container of fish not covered in their walk in freezer. Operator covered them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the cook line. Operator placed them on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone stored above the make table and observed an employee bag stored on top of a soda box in the back. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a bagged employee lunch stored above alcohol in their wine walk in cooler. Operator placed it in the employee fridge. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
47
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Original plan did not show where ice was being scooped at server stations to the left and right of the bar. Operator stated he is in the process of obtaining and installing hand wash sinks at these locations. Observed full screening installed around the outside bar area instead of the listed air curtains on the original plan. The area at this time is fully covered and protected. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign for the outside bar sink. Operator posted a new sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of oysters not covered while stored in the walk in freezer. Operator covered the oysters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
82
Jul 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House?

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House.

How does Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.