TWISTED LOBSTER
1341 DEL PRADO BLVD S #1, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 239.800.2879
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
MAY 25
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APR 26
JUL 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024040779 | Jun 11, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | $520 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in ware washing area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter used as a dump sink. The GM is educating staff to only use handwashing sink for handwashing only.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under warmer gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was remove from in between equipment.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line. The sanitizer bucket was removed from floor on cook line.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over ready to eat fish dip and sour kratz in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw steaks beside the raw hamburgers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under ultra max gasket torn.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The manager had microwave cleaned during inspection.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The wet wiping cloth was removed from under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The manager had microwaves wiped down during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees under front counter. The manager placing a handwashing sign at handwringing sink.
Jun 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall in dishwashing area.
Jun 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over ready to eat crab crake critters. The manager moved the raw salmon to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (48F - Cold Holding) and Marconi Chesse (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Observed ribs (49F - Cold Holding) and not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw grouper bites (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw hattock (49F - Cold Holding); white rice (48F - Cold Holding); raw triple tail (45F - Cold Holding); raw lobster (46F - Cold Holding); Marconi Chesse (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Observed in ribs (49F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager placed ice on all raw products and stop sold white rice and Marconi cheese.
No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area. The operator placed soap at handwashing sink in prep area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ribs in walk-in cooler not date marked. See Stop Sale.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled hanging on handwashing sink in prep area. The operator labeled the sanitizer bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 52F.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall in dishwashing area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Dec 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medicine pepto-bismol above reach-in cooler. The chef removed bottle of medicine from above reach-in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw lobster over raw beef in walk-in cooler. The chef moved raw beef to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef placed ice on raw hamburgers.
No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ribs in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner is placing ice on raw shrimp and raw hamburger.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator on washing hands is designated hand washing sinks.
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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner is printing out for all employees to read and fill out.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn in reheating area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris above reach-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The manager doubled bucketed sanitizer bucket.
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.