Lazy Gator
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
58
Score
The Lazy Gator, located at 102 Shell Point Rd, Ruskin, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on December 8, 2025, with a score of 58. This inspection resulted in two critical violations, including a stop sale issued for time/temperature control for safety food and cold holding temperatures above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for macaroni and potato salads. Previous inspections for the Lazy Gator have also predominantly fallen into the high-risk category.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
58
May 14, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
29
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
33
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
30
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
May 3, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
23
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jan 19, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
43
Jan 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
43
Violations — Dec 8, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.
02D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. macaroni salad (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (48F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink has a food preparation table in front of it.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cooks line has dishes stored inside it.
31A-11-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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