LOBSTER SHACK
86700 OVERSEAS HWY LOT E, Islamorada FL 33036 · 305-902-0983
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
FEB 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 2 dozen raw shell eggs out of temp for more than 4 hours
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed two dozen raw eggs shelf sitting on the shelf out of ambient temperature is 85° for more than four hours. Raw fish thawed in ROP package
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Uncooked Pizza sitting above fryer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.butter 112F
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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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta salad not datemmarked
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 pieces of ROP raw mahi
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pizza thawing on shelf
Nov 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed from the back cook area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items, napkins, cups,to go containers are stored outside
Sep 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed from the back cook area.
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. Armando
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items, napkins, cups,to go containers are stored outside
Sep 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed from the back cook area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The front handwashing sink is being used for dish and utensil washing And storage
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. Armando
Plumbing system in disrepair. The mop sink has no running water and is not connected to drain line
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items, napkins, cups,to go containers are stored outside
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in sink
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. No splash divider between dump sink and handwashing ding as approved plans
Plumbing system in disrepair. The mop sink is in disrepair. No drain connection or water on.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Sodas are stored outside on shelf. Refrigerator is outside back door
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
Food stored outside. Chest Freezer outside.
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.