Lucky Pelican Bistro

6239 Lake Osprey Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105671

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 71 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 21, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.High priority · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 20 complaint inspection
4 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 21 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 5 basic (3 repeats)
-29
Safety score71

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Oct202026

Complaint inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  More time given
Basic2
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed the tag missing from a container of raw muscles on the front prep line. Operator disposed of them willingly.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed on their cook line: Fish (53°F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (53°F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (55°F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been setup approximately 2hrs ago. Operator placed them in the walk in cooler with ice.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Observed their mop sink splitter missing a vacuum breaker.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Observed a chemical spray bottle improperly stored with their dry goods. Operator removed the bottle.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters.
  See stop sale. Observed the tag missing from a container of raw muscles on the front prep line. Operator disposed of them willingly.
  Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  Operator stated they were marking their tags with the day the oysters were placed on the line, not the last day served. Reviewed with the operator on proper date marking.
Basic5
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed bowls being used as scoops for dry goods. Operator removed them.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed grease and food debris buildup under their flattop.
  Repeat violation
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Observed a number of to go containers and coffee filters not properly stored. Operator fixed the articles.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Observed a number of water damaged ceiling tiles in the seating area.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed a number of ceiling tiles/vents with grease/dust buildup in the kitchen.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.