FIRE LOBSTER
5209 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation FL 33317
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 3 visits since June 2024
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp not in its commercial packaging stored over French fries in the reach in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 2 light shields missing in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Stored food not covered. Observed metal bowl with cooked pasta not cover in the walk in cooler.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on soups, rice and pasta stored in walk in cooler at per operator, items cooked on 05/26/2025 more than 24 hours.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with fish stored on walk in cooler floor.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed 2 light shields missing in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. -Observed container with pasta stored in walk in cooler not covered.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over a container of flour in the walk in cooler. The eggs were moved.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Food stored on floor. A pot of soup was stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The food was moved to a shelf.
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