LEFTY'S OYSTER & SEAFOOD BAR Health Score — Sarasota, FL

428 N LEMON AVE, Sarasota, FL 34236

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 3
Inspected 7/13/2026
Sarasota avg 90 / 100
C
72 / 100
Fair

Several violations found. Worth reviewing before visiting.

3 high-risk issues, 1 moderate issue, 4 minor issues

Inspected July 13, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 5% of restaurants in Sarasota. The city average ClearScore is 90 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
3
Moderate
1
Minor
4

Violations Found

  • High Risk Food manager certification and employee training ×4
  • High Risk Food properly labeled, original container
  • High Risk Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate ×2
  • Moderate Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention

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Frequently Asked Questions

LEFTY'S OYSTER & SEAFOOD BAR received a ClearScore of 72/100 (Grade C) on its most recent inspection on July 13, 2026. 8 violations were noted.

LEFTY'S OYSTER & SEAFOOD BAR's inspection on July 13, 2026 uncovered 3 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 8 violations is detailed above.

LEFTY'S OYSTER & SEAFOOD BAR was last inspected on July 13, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

LEFTY'S OYSTER & SEAFOOD BAR's ClearScore of 72/100 (Grade C) places it in the bottom 95% of Sarasota restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. See the full inspection breakdown above for details.

The most recent inspection found 8 violations at LEFTY'S OYSTER & SEAFOOD BAR. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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