Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE LOBSTER SHACK KEY WEST

507 S ST STE A · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3455383
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8751191
DBPR license5427988

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical2 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm). Chef replenished solution. Final reading, 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (47F – Cold Holding) at 1 door cooler. Chef placed product closer to fan inside unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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.