Lazy Flamingo the

6520 Pine Ave Ste C, Sanibel, FL 33957

Seafood

Last inspected: Jun 22, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

Lazy Flamingo the has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Lazy Flamingo the was last inspected on Jun 22, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Lazy Flamingo the is from Jun 22, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about 12 violations before that.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sanibel restaurant scores 85. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry storage shelf, there were two cans of Ocean Clam Juice with deeply dented rims.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connect to bibb under front hand sink

29-34-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not dated with last day served. Repeat from 05-04-2022 **Repeat Violation**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked with food containers. Operator moved containers. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On line cook. Repeat from 05-04-2022. Cook put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in kitchen in disrepair sagging and buckling. Repeat from 05-04-2022 **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank stored outside unsecured.

51-11-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Exterior walls of walk in beer cooler and reach in freezer in kitchen have a build up of a mold like substance.

36-27-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pork chops on floor of walk in cooler operator moved food to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and pipes have a build up of dust, located above prep table next to range. Repeat from 05-04-2022 **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep area. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Operator removed phone. Repeat from 05-04-2022 **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lazy Flamingo the last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lazy Flamingo the on file is from Jun 22, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Lazy Flamingo the compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

Lazy Flamingo the most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanibel average of 85.

Has Lazy Flamingo the's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lazy Flamingo the have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lazy Flamingo the means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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