LUCKY PELICAN BISTRO

Name: LUCKY PELICAN BISTRO
Address: 6239 LAKE OSPREY DR, SARASOTA, FL, 34240, US
Rating: 95.9

6239 LAKE OSPREY DR, SARASOTA, FL 34240

License #5105671

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95.9 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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LUCKY PELICAN BISTRO in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 95.9 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 30, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 8 minor.

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Inspections on file

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Latest clean pass

July 25, 2025

The latest inspection on October 30, 2025 included 1 critical violation, 1 major, and 4 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage

67%

Imported observations

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Inspection timeline

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut vegetables in the left side reach in cooler. Operator moved the beef.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups used as scoops for seasonings. Operator removed them.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and food debris build up under their flattop.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items stored over food prep areas in the front section. Operator removed them.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maria and Oscars training expired in 2024.

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