MASONS FAMOUS LOBSTER ROLLS
2907 W BAY DR, Belleair Bluffs FL 33770 · 727-900-7626
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 9 visits since May 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. All new staff. Current employee Michelle less than 30 days and no other CFM certificate available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp in back area reach in cooler with no date marking.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen lobster at room temperature.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Potato salad marked used by 8/12/2025. After opening commercial packages, food is now only given a 7 day shelf life.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Portion lids, soufflé cups and paper cup boxes stored on floor.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 68f, on cooks line.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced cheese.
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue and purple liquid bottles not labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked lobster thawing in bus tub with no running water. Moved to reach in cooler.
Oct 7, 2024Call 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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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. Reviewed with manager
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager.
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. Reviewed with manager
No soap provided at handwash sink in restroom. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Reviewed with manager
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in restroom. Manager labeled spray bottle
Boxes of single-use gloves not stored in a clean, protected location on the floor in the dry storage room. Manager relocated boxes of gloves
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpacks and purses stored with wrapped to go containers in storage room. Reviewed with manager.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reviewed with manager. Manager removed drink from cooler
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at self serve beverage station. Manager rearranged plastic ware
May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
May 8, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
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.