MYSTIC LOBSTER

MYSTIC LOBSTER in DAYTONA BEACH has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

100 N ATLANTIC AVE UNIT 2

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13488533

  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge could not provide proof of certified food manager for establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: No proof of certified food manager for establishment as of callback inspection. Admin Complaint
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -ahi tuna tacos(main menu), ahi tuna sandwich(main menu), poke bowl(special menu)on menu, no consumer advisory/disclosure on menu linkingWarning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Menu still shows raw food item (tuna tacos) without consumer advisory/disclosure on menu. Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. -new employee in back - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: -must be in compliance upon the next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10930949

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on countertop next to coffee maker Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -food trays not inverted/otherwise protected above prep cooler in back Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee handling cell phone on back line prior to handling food without washing hands Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Clam chowder, lobster bisque marked 7/30-8-2, advised to either make less portions or to use freezer with adequate date marking procedures to stop/pause he 7 days
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -lobster bisque, clam chowder
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -vacuum sealed salmon Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open half gallon of milk behind counter in refrigerator
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -debris stuck to can opener blade Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge could not provide proof of certified food manager for establishment Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -ahi tuna tacos(main menu), ahi tuna sandwich(main menu), poke bowl(special menu)on menu, no consumer advisory/disclosure on menu linkingWarning Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. -new employee in back
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10799921

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10788647

  • 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Approved plans differ from equipment in place. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning