THE LOBSTER HUT
218 A DUVAL STR · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
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 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (47F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler next to fryer. As per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved food to reach in freezer to cooling down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scooter and garbage bags blocking HWS. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 lobster not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet on 3 compartment sink.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor on hallway. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at HWS.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed napkins case stored on floor by bathroom. Also observed a case of Togo cups **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed honey container not labeled with common name. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:25 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.