LOBSTER SHACK

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and not sanitizing equipment at 3 compartment sink, coached staff on proper use of 3 compartment sink . Corrective Action Taken

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/ Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line area.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at dining room area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside handsink at kitchen.

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/

Intermediate - 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.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation table.

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed Employee eating chicken wings while cutting cabbage at preparation table.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler across preparation table.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand sink by bar area.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to hand sink by bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by toaster at kitchen.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook prepare a lobster taco than removed his gloves and put on new gloves without washing his hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster meat (52F - Cold Holding) at the cook line. As per the cook the lobster was put on the line approximately one hour ago. The lobster meat was stacked up too high the lower meat was 41°F. The cook removed the top two inches of meat and put inside the reach in cooler to cool down. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. The manager put the scoops in a clean bucket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Establishment not maintaining oyster tags in chronological order due to last date not being marked on tags.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment receives fresh oysters and observed tags not written/ marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in handwash sink located next to kitchen entrance. Employee removed bowl stored in sink. Observed glass cup stored in handwash sink behind bar. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed "seared tuna" and "oysters" offered on menu not marked with an asterisk or symbol indicating that menu food items are covered by the consumer advisory. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 2 new hired employees, hired less than 60 days, as per Person In Charge at time of inspection. Emailed employee reporting forms to Manager, Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located next to ice machine behind bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic beverage cases of Gatorade and water stored on floor of hallway area, near kitchen.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located behind bar area. Handle of ice scoop was placed in an upright position. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of paper towel dispenser soiled, located above handwash sink, next to kitchen entrance. Employee cleaned top of paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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. Poster provided via email. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed oysters and seared tuna. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu "seared tuna" offered , tuna is not fully cooked, not identified with an asterisk/symbol indicating food item as a undercooked food covered by the consumer advisory. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing a pink chemical substance not labeled, located under kitchen prep counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust pitted surface under middle kitchen prep counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulation on fan covers/vents inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. No light or lightning provided at side dry storage area, located at kitchen, due to needing to replace light bulb.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located at mop sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled/stained cutting boards at kitchen prep cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu "seared tuna" offered , tuna is not fully cooked, not identified with an asterisk/symbol indicating food item as a undercooked food covered by the consumer advisory. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located behind kitchen entrance door, observed hand sanitizer instead of soap provided. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed various cases of plastic beverage bottles stored on floor near front bar counter area and hallway storage area, near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust pitted surface under prep table located across from three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of take-out containers stored on floor in front of kitchen entrance door way. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry located at mop sink area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed beer kegs blocking hand sink at bar.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves raw tuna, not identified as a raw item on the menu.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, in kitchen. Employee placed paper towels at hand sink.

Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of pickles and boxes of lobster stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, at bar.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing different sauces not labeled.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-16: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna on menu not identified as a raw product. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-16: Observed raw tuna on menu not identified as a raw product. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-16: Time Extended