The Lazy Lobster of Longboat
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, The Lazy Lobster of Longboat has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average for Longboat Key sits at 81, putting The Lazy Lobster of Longboat on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles over steamer peeling. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf next to clean glass ware in bar area. Employee removed beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed cup being used to dispense rice on cook line. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
86
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents throughout the kitchen with rust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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 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. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to entrance to kitchen and serving area with tiles missing.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line next to the salad station. Operator replaced thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler in salad area. Employee was in the process of wiping up water. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
78
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster in reach-cooler at end of cook line at 50F. Operator stated that lobster had been out for approximately 30 minutes for lunch. Operator moved lobster to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed rare seared tuna on the menu with out an identifier. Operator added identifier and was in the process of printing new menus. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at bar area. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salad dressing in single doo flip top make station on front line. Operator removed solo cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed peeling ceiling tile at end of cook line over reach-in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table on cook line. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess grease on hood system on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil on shelf in kitchen across from dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve to-go containers not inverted in outside server area. Operator inverted to-go containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
52
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw coconut shrimp over pasta in 2 door reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved shrimp to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of spray cleaner on food prep surface in back food prep area. Operator removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stand mixer head in back food prep area next to dry storage with build up of soil and dried food particles.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed side ceiling tiles in dish area missing.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vents throughout the kitchen Soiled with grease and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groved cutting board in dish area.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one 2 dead roaches in dry storage area. One in back corner of dry storage area next to wire ranch along wall and one in front corner under wire rack near entrance. Operator removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on sidle serve container in back storage area next to employees rest room. Operator removed speaker and discarded single serve area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken dumpster lid. Operator stated he had called to order new lids.
33-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in back dry storage area, scoops in flour and bread crumbs with scoop handle touching product. Operator removed scoops and place in holders. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system with excess build up of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on container on shelf in back food prep. Operator removed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn ripped foil on bottom shelf of food prep table in back food prep area.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items in dry storage area not inverted. Operator inverted single serve items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under dish machine draining creating standing water under dish machine.
29-19-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed side wall to the right of entrance in dry storage area with black mold like substance.
36-27-5
35
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in food prep area with cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Excessive buildup of grease on hood system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Nov 16, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handling raw chicken then changing gloves without hand washing. Cook washed hands after education. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm. Chef corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed case of rolls on floor under oven in back preparation area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance in ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
61
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed beverage pitcher in employee hand wash sink across from dish wash machine. Operator removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up in exterior ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed near cookline/oven area.
36-34-5
Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in dry storage room.
14-17-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on lower shelf of stand used for coffee machine.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler grits, ribs, marinara, shrimp prepared more than 24 hrs ago with no covering.
08B-12-5
70
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (54F - Cold Holding) per operator butter was out for lunch for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed the butter in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda lines in ice bin soiled in the bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed one cutting board on the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed box. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee wiped the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Lazy Lobster of Longboat last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Lazy Lobster of Longboat on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Lazy Lobster of Longboat?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Lazy Lobster of Longboat.
How does The Lazy Lobster of Longboat compare to other restaurants in Longboat Key?
The Lazy Lobster of Longboat most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Longboat Key average of 81.
Has The Lazy Lobster of Longboat's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Lazy Lobster of Longboat have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Lazy Lobster of Longboat 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 The Lazy Lobster of Longboat inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Lazy Lobster of Longboat is inspected around three times per year on average.
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