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A&B LOBSTER HOUSE/BERLINS

700 FRONT STREET SUITE #2 & #3, Key West FL 33040

Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats239
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428425
Grade history
APR 24
FEB 25
APR 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers wet nesting on shelf near warewashing area.
Basic/24-08-4
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked lobster tails and cooked rice uncovered at walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage in prep kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer at bar.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed grouper (47F - Cold Holding); snapper (46F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawer across stove. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated to later discard.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grouper (47F - Cold Holding); snapper (46F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawer across stove. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated to later discard.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour container at prep station. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager washed it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee washed hands sign by reach in cooler.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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. Provided employee health reporting to manager and some employees signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts vacuum packaging on cooked lobster and raw vegetables.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed packages of cooked Maine lobster and raw asparagus not labeled at walk in cooler.
Intermediate/03G-06-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of flour. Chef removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda holster soiled at bar.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near preparation room and kitchen. Also Observed ceiling vent soiled with black substance at cook line.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning

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.