Lobstercraft

28A S Blvd Of The Presidents, Sarasota, FL 34236

Seafood

Last inspected: May 22, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Lobstercraft has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Lobstercraft was last inspected on May 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Lobstercraft is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in the hand washing sink in the front counter area.

27-19-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on preparation tables in the kitchen. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen.

35B-03-4

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of bleach stored next to clean pans in the kitchen. Manager removed the beach. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on the top of the microwave oven next to food. Manager removed the meds. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

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.

11-27-4

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lobstercraft last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lobstercraft on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Lobstercraft compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Lobstercraft most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Lobstercraft's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lobstercraft have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lobstercraft 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 Lobstercraft inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lobstercraft is inspected around three times per year on average.

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