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CHOPS LOBSTER BAR

101 PLAZA REAL S STE M, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 561.395.2675

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats270
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6019773
Grade history
MAY 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 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. Emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,900

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022000872Nov 30, 2021Jun 16, 2022$700
2--2022001926Jan 5, 2022Jun 16, 2022$800
2--2021004262Jan 24, 2021Mar 15, 2021$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in establishment.
Basic/14-09-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken observed in walk in fish cooler.
Basic/14-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. 1. Kitchen and dining hallway
Basic/36-24-5
Water leaking from faucet at 1. server area hand washing sink. 2. Ware washing sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 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. Emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. Advised operators handled scoop is necessary to dispense food. Operator removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in rice and flour Removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dry storage rack and clean equipment.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving dusty storing champagne glasses
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above dry storage rack and clean equipment
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some oyster tags missing dates
Intermediate/01C-03-4
May 2, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At dish machine. Hooked behind ring
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP of fish
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Nov 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide device
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP of fish
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. One hand sink at dish wash area
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in fish cooler and food prep cooler
Basic/36-34-5/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.