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A&B LOBSTER HOUSE/BERLINS

Food safety records indicate A&B LOBSTER HOUSE/BERLINS in KEY WEST has 7 inspections with a 3.6/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 7 reports on file

700 FRONT STREET SUITE #2 & #3

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/12/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13476467

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers wet nesting on shelf near warewashing area.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked lobster tails and cooked rice uncovered at walk in cooler soiled.

7/29/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10878415

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage in prep kitchen.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer at bar.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

4/16/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10788590

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour container at prep station. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed grouper (47F - Cold Holding); snapper (46F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawer across stove. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated to later discard.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grouper (47F - Cold Holding); snapper (46F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawer across stove. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated to later discard. Corrected On-Site

2/26/2025· 1y ago

1 int, 2 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee washed hands sign by reach in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager washed it. Corrected On-Site

4/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8523058

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

4/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8523321

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

10/11/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8341776

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of flour. Chef removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda holster soiled at bar. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near preparation room and kitchen. Also Observed ceiling vent soiled with black substance at cook line. Warning
  • 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. 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. Provided employee health reporting to manager and some employees signed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts vacuum packaging on cooked lobster and raw vegetables. Warning
  • 03G-06-5:Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed packages of cooked Maine lobster and raw asparagus not labeled at walk in cooler. Warning