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MYSTIC LOBSTER

MYSTIC LOBSTER in DAYTONA BEACH has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

100 N ATLANTIC AVE UNIT 2

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/20/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13634949

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int

  • 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Time extended 60 days to verify compliance **Time Extended**
  • 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 sandwich -ahi tuna tacos -pepper seared ahi tuna Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: -time extended 60 days to verify compliance. Provides written guidance via division flyer for consumer advisory regulations **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: -time extended 60 days to verify compliance **Time Extended**
  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -hand sink behind front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: -roll of paper towels kept in area **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

2/18/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13630971

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 int

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce 50F, cut tomatoes 50F, coleslaw 51F, sour cream 52F, inside lowboy cooler in prep area more than 4 hours per employee, see stop sale. Advised person in charge of 50F ambient temperature reading on unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: 51F shredded cheese, 45F sour cream, 46F coleslaw(ambient cooling 3 hrs) inside cooler for 2.5 hours per manager Manager has largely removed food sensitive to temperatures, previously serviced units after prior inspection. Manager stated calling for service technician to return. Advised manager to monitor internal food temperatures and only store food inside units that can maintain 41F or below internal food temperatures. **Time Extended**
  • 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended**
  • 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 sandwich -ahi tuna tacos -pepper seared ahi tuna Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended**
  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -hand sink behind front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**

2/11/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13488989

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 10 int, 6 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment. Warning
  • 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. -kept on floor inside restroom Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. -beverage cooler out front that is also containing coleslaw Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor. -case of plastic utensils on floor -tray containing sleeves of beverage cups on floor Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - Utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -spatulas underneath microwave Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw tuna stored above numerous containers of fully cooked food/ready to eat food. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -ambient temperature reading 50F inside unit holding raw shell eggs Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked chicken, sour cream, coleslaw, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, raw shell eggsWarning Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce 50F, cut tomatoes 50F, coleslaw 51F, sour cream 52F, inside lowboy cooler in prep area more than 4 hours per employee, see stop sale. Advised person in charge of 50F ambient temperature reading on unit. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -purple chemical spray bottle hanging on air drying rack facing equipment at 3 compartment sink Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink obstructed by bag of trash inside restroom Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -ahi tuna sandwich -ahi tuna tacos -pepper seared ahi tuna Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -hand sink behind front counter Warning
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. -3 compartment sink sanitizing Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Mac and cheese -cooked chicken -cooked lobster Warning
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -hand sink in back Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple chemical in unlabeled spray bottle at ware washing area Warning

10/27/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13488533

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int

  • 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**

8/11/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10930949

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 7 int, 4 basic

  • 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

3/25/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10799921

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/15/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 10788647

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 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