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LOBLOLLY BAY PAVILLION

8000 SE LITTLE HARBOR DR, Hobe Sound FL 33455 · 772.546.8700

Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats68
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5301590
Grade history
OCT 23
JAN 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed license during course of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026010631Dec 15, 2025May 19, 2026$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed license during course of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Feb 3, 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. Splitter attached at mop sink, no vacuum breaker for hose attachment.
High priority/29-42-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Per operator, machine does not get used. Operator does all washing and sanitizing at other kitchens on property.
Basic/16-55-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At flip top cooler by hand wash sink.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 18, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled by dish area. Operator dumped out chemical into mop sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At flip top cooler shelves and tall stainless reach in cooler.
Basic/14-33-4
Feb 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
2 Shell eggs stored with cracks or broken shells in double door refrigerator next to grill. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-14-4/Warning
Raw shell eggs stored over coleslaw and cooked shrimp in 2 door refrigerator. Chef removed eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination, entire buffet.
High priority/08B-01-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Clarified butter 78°F,on shelf next to grill for more than 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Clarified butter 78°F,on shelf next to grill for more than 4 hours. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Wahoo quinoa poke bowl offered raw wahoo on menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Dishes are air dried outside after being washed and sanitized in triple sink in kitchen. Dishes are stored on shelf's outside without any overhead protection.
Basic/16-25-5/Warning
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.