LEON’S LOBSTAH SHACK
5314 INTERBAY BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · 8138312112
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on prep table in kitchen at time of inspection
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At start dishmachine test 0ppm. Operator replaced and primed dish machine. 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored in kitchen at time of inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board stained in prep room at time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand wash sink to fill sanitizer bucket. Spoke with employee about proper use for hand wash sinks at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dish detergent stored on top of freezer holding ice cream. Operator moved detergent to shelves during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored in dish room. Operator labeled during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms shared with city of Tampa park. Operator wrote new signs and hung them during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee moved drink to employee area during inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over bagged vegetables in reach in cooler in prep room during inspection. Operator moved bagged vegetables.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed prayer bottles on back room shelving unit without label during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in flour bin with handle in flour. Operator removed during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop left in mop bucket in back room by back door.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in prep room soiled with food debris. Operator took to dish room and cleaned during inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks next to soda bibs in back room
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in prep room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms. Operator made signs and hung them during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in bucket. Operator moved mop to dry
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.