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A&B LOBSTER HOUSE/ALONZO'S/BERLINS

700 FRONT ST. SUITE 106 & 107, Key West FL 33040 · 305-294-4902

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 4 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats181
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428354
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
NOV 25
MAR 26
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holsters at bar soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Observed king crab not covered at freezer. Manager covered products.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wash cloth solution at 500ppm. Chef diluted solution with a final reading of 100ppm.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags missing the date of last sold.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers wet nesting at drying shelf.
Basic/24-08-4
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4
oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic/10-12-5
Kitchen Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster is Thawing in standing water
Basic/06-01-5
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Glass machine at outside bar, chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. COS 100 ppm chlorine
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02A-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Kitchen Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Basic/36-11-4
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed a triple sink installed at the outside open air bar. The triple sink must be removed and replaced with a handwash sink as per previously approved plans
Basic/16-25-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.