Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood

660 E Alfred Dr, Lake Alfred, FL 33850

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 89, putting Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under microwave, employees cleaned under microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Oct 14, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed between grill and fryer, manager cleaned between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on clean dish storage shelf. Manager voluntarily discarded cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of pickles manager removed pickles from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm. **Warning**

22-41-4

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind refrigerator holding bar mixes.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in oven on cookline.

22-08-4

Apr 3, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dish area. Priority: Basic

36-32-5

Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under back bar area. Priority: Basic

36-73-4

Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door, employee removed tongs from oven door. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

10-20-4

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container. Observed clean lids in soiled blue container on clean dish storage shelf.

24-06-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on red board, operator discarded board. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood.

How does Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood compare to other restaurants in Lake Alfred?

Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Alfred average of 89.

Has Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.

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