LAZY LOBSTER RESTAURANT
102770 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (54F – Cold Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours, operator discarded during inspection.**Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (45F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved container to walk in cooler. Also observed cooked chicken wings (54F – Cold Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours, operator discarded during inspection.Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
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 cooked octopus not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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 expired training for: Jessica C., Liliana Z., Alessandra D. and Jennifer A.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray bottle not labeled with common name at kitchen area, operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside liquid butter container at cook line, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on top of cutting board at cook line, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 personal bags on preparation table at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 117° F at cook line, operator change water during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on hood filters at kitchen area.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior on standing unit by back door.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:29 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.