Kacey's Seafood and More- Lockwood
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Kacey's Seafood and More- Lockwood has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Salmon thawing in ROP packaging in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the salmon from the packaging to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee in the kitchen with her phone on the cutting board and her backpack on top of a food cooler. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip.
23-03-4
86
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 counts without labels. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Lobster Bisque and Gumbo cook chilled in freezer yesterday and not date marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the inside machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna in ROP packaging still frozen and thawing in walk in but not removed from original packaging as stated on the label. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored in the food dry store room next to and bell food. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed seafood stored below beef and pork in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed seafood stored below beef and pork in walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on food preparation table. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment are soiled on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw (55F - Cold Holding) Stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner stated that the cole slaw had been stored in the top of the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Owner placed items in the bottom of the reach in cooler. All the following items were stored in the top part of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Cod (46F - Cold Holding); Clams (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the items were placed in the top of the reach in cooler 1 hour ago. Employee placed bags of ice on top of all of the items. House made. Tartar sauce (48F - Cold Holding); Remoulade (53F - Cold Holding) Stored on ice in the expo area. Employee stated the items had been stored on ice for 2 hours. Employee moved items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes and cooked pasta stored in walk in cooler, prepared on 4/29/2023 without date marks. Owner placed date marks on items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade was soiled. Owner removed and sanitized the can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed line cooks without a hairnet or hat. Employees put hats on for hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment are soiled on the cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several pans and cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Stated to owner all food items must be stored six inches off the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw coconut shrimp and raw tuna stored above broccoli. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kacey's Seafood and More- Lockwood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kacey's Seafood and More- Lockwood on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kacey's Seafood and More- Lockwood?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kacey's Seafood and More- Lockwood.
How does Kacey's Seafood and More- Lockwood compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Kacey's Seafood and More- Lockwood most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Kacey's Seafood and More- Lockwood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kacey's Seafood and More- Lockwood have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kacey's Seafood and More- Lockwood 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 Kacey's Seafood and More- Lockwood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kacey's Seafood and More- Lockwood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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