Inspection Report

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LOBSTER SHACK

40 S POINTE DR · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 2, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3780260
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13923891
DBPR license2335731

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a bottle of citrus mixer in drinking ice well at bar area. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ Observed more than four employees at time of inspection with no certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler with surface rust and pitting. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed under hand washing sink at bar area 3 CO tanks not secured. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed in handwashing sink at kitchen area, one dead roach. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at walk-in cooler, free portion, ketchup, horseradish, and mayo, stored on the floor. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine at bar area, ice scoop handle touching ice. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink at kitchen area with slow drain. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.