NAUTI LOBSTAH
311 S FOREST AVE, Apopka FL 32703 · 4078897980
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25 - operator paid and renewed license during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of kidney beans
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on cook line
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container holding asparagus cracked /broken Container at wait station holding coleslaw is broken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in-freezer has ice buildup
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sing on cooks line
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Raw asparagus being prepped right out of container with being washed
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside walk-in-cooler has rust on shelves
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by 3 compartment sink soiled Wall under 3 compartment sink has heavy black buildup
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Clams and mussels 52° in cooler in prep area, cook moved to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by dish machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Boards on cooks line have cut marks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on kitchen equipment in prep area
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn/missing to small cooler in prep area Door does not close all the way to unit in prep area Gaskets torn to salad cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in prep area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at wait station area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in prep area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25 - operator paid and renewed license during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, in prep area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging on pressure cooker in back prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid to rice soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair at pantry station
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 #10 cans of tomato ketchup on canned goods rack
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by 3 compartment sink not labeled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on cooks line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils In water 90°
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid to rice in dry storage soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Inside walk-in-cooler wall by light soiled
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in container not labeled
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster, Salmon, scallops, chicken in cooler 50f to 58f door was not closed all the way, temp of cooler 60° pan of food in cooler prevented door closure. Operator moved to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery. Foods were placed in cooler at 8am per operator 2nd temp scallops 42f, salmon 46f, lobster 47f, chicken 45f, temp of cooler is reading 44f.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green cleaner in spray bottle not labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small ramekin in food in reach cooler cooks line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease on cooks line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards on line
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to bin above reach in cooler on cooks line is cracked in the corner
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand sink in prep area
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants Operator has submitted special process to Kyle Kowal with OPQ and has not heard back, I viewed HAACP approved/received report and do not see restaurant listed, operator re-sent on 7/12
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap on cooks line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles outside no labels
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board at holding cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers by dish machine
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit across from fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry bin lids soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.