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LOBSTER SHACK

40 South Pointe Drive
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation table.
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed Employee eating chicken wings while cutting cabbage at preparation table.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler across preparation table.
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside handsink at kitchen.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 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 Mac and cheese held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.

Inspection Date: 10/31/2024

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to hand sink by bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by toaster at kitchen.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand sink by bar area.

Inspection Date: 5/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8610380

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. The manager put the scoops in a clean bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook prepare a lobster taco than removed his gloves and put on new gloves without washing his hands.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster meat (52F - Cold Holding) at the cook line. As per the cook the lobster was put on the line approximately one hour ago. The lobster meat was stacked up too high the lower meat was 41°F. The cook removed the top two inches of meat and put inside the reach in cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 2/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347484

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located next to ice machine behind bar. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic beverage cases of Gatorade and water stored on floor of hallway area, near kitchen.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located behind bar area. Handle of ice scoop was placed in an upright position. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of paper towel dispenser soiled, located above handwash sink, next to kitchen entrance. Employee cleaned top of paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Establishment not maintaining oyster tags in chronological order due to last date not being marked on tags.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment receives fresh oysters and observed tags not written/ marked with last date served.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in handwash sink located next to kitchen entrance. Employee removed bowl stored in sink. Observed glass cup stored in handwash sink behind bar. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed "seared tuna" and "oysters" offered on menu not marked with an asterisk or symbol indicating that menu food items are covered by the consumer advisory. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Observed 2 new hired employees, hired less than 60 days, as per Person In Charge at time of inspection. Emailed employee reporting forms to Manager, **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(1,502 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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