DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LOBSTER LADY SEAFOOD MARKET & BISTRO

1715 CAPE CORAL PKWY W, UNITS 2, 3, & 4

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10844370

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of panko and flour in dry storage area.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw claims over ready to eat lobster in reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The manager moved the raw claims beside the raw chicken wings on bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in kitchen soiled.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. The manager placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10825744

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table in kitchen area. The cell phone was removed from prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of panko.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The drink was removed from reCh-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw lobster in front counter. The manager moved the raw chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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/
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook line.

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10797966

  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in handwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw spicy tuna above spicy crab in front counter reach-in cooler. The manager moved the raw tuna to other side of reach-in cooler with all raw products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed raw claims over ready to eat lobster meat in reach-in cooler. The manager moved the raw claims on bottom shelf beside raw calamari. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10796675

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of panko. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside cook line. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in handwashing area. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw spicy tuna above spicy crab in front counter reach-in cooler. The manager moved the raw tuna to other side of reach-in cooler with all raw products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw calamari (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The manager moved all raw products into walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10722083

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in container of panko.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food in reach-in cooler in sushi reach-in cooler. The yogurt was removed from reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside deep fryer. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (45F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager is placing ice on raw products. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

Inspection Date: 8/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8752209

  • 14-74-7:Basic - 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 stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature 49F.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed server reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw calamari (48F - Cold Holding); raw gator bites (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside deep fried. Observed raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager placed all raw products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time As Public Health Form for sushi rice. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8462086

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from deep frier gasket torn.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside deep frier.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook leave the cook line then return to cook line place gloves on started preparing food without washing hands first. Educated cook on when leaving and returning to cook line wash hands prior to placing gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters over ready to eat asparagus and lobster in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator moved the raw oyster to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled beside deep frier.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at hand washing sink beside hot box. The manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 8/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365720

  • 14-74-7:Basic - 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 ambient temperature 46F in walk-in cooler. The manager called for the walk-in cooler to be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The operator removed cell phone from prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside deep frier.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks place gloves on without washing hands. Educated cooks on washing hands prior to placing gloves on before initiating task with food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in the walk-in cooler. The manager placed all raw products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 27-05-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen cold water handle is not working/missing.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed No Chlorine Test Strips.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside steamers.