LOBSTER SHACK
40 S POINTE DR · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects flying around dishwasher area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lobster (46F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F – Cold Holding) ;cut tomatoes (52F – Cold Holding) on top of reach in cooler at cook line.
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided to operator via email to operator.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal trays on top of HWS, chef removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Mac and cheese held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside metal container at preparation table. Chef throw away dead roach and placed container inside 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at dining room area.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:59 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.