LAZY LOBSTER RESTAURANT
102770 Overseas Highway
Florida, 33037
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observe raw tuna packages still on ROP on reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee cut packages during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe at cook line.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observe at cook line, employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe pooled eggs (76F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 3 hours, employee add more ice to container. Also observe cooked pasta (58F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee pasta container was outside during lunch rush approximately 1 hour ago. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe food residues inside hand wash sink by back door.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna still on packages at walk in cooler. Operator cut packages during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on employees bathroom.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed conch fritters mix container not covered inside reaching cooler at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm)at cook line; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding)on ice bath at cook line, as per employee Les than 1 hour, employee add more ice during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues on HWS at cook line.
- 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. Observed cooked pasta not date marked inside reaching cooler at cook line. As per operator from previous day. Also observed crab mix not dated at cook line, as per operator from 2 days ago. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher area, Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles at dishwasher area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 130° F, at cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed at cook line, over preparation area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe reach in cooler soiled interior located at the back, employee starting clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food containers not covered inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons and almonds containers not identified with common names, at salad station,employee identified containers. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish fillets stored above cooked potatoes salad inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine, employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes salad (49F - Cold Holding); conch chowder (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, food was prepared on 02/24/24, Manager discarded food during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter sauce (127F - Hot Holding) at cook line, employee proceeded to reheat sauce. butter sauce (169F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner spray bottle stored above preparation table, employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed cooked potatoes and lobster stuffing not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed glass cleaner spray bottle not identified with common name, employee identified. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside, observed a 3 door freezer unit that needs to be enclosed as per plan review. As per Luis the owner the doors were removed on the enclosure for a service call. They will be replaced.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Wine room Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board on cook line . Replace with clean cutting board Corrected On-Site
- 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).