A&B Lobster House/Alonzo's/Berlins

700 Front St. Suite 106 & 107, Key West, FL 33040

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at A&B Lobster House/Alonzo's/Berlins stretching back to 2023. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Key West restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 11, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Glass machine at outside bar , chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. COS 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Kitchen Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

36-11-4

Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed a triple sink installed at the outside open air bar. The triple sink must be removed and replaced with a handwash sink as per previously approved plans

16-25-5

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep area: can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Clean knives stored between flip top reach in cooler and prep table in front of the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

24-14-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: container with sauce stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On front of the fryers: 2 pair of tongs. On the hand washing sink in front of the fryers: 2 pair of tongs hanging on the divider. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A&B Lobster House/Alonzo's/Berlins last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A&B Lobster House/Alonzo's/Berlins on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does A&B Lobster House/Alonzo's/Berlins compare to other restaurants in Key West?

A&B Lobster House/Alonzo's/Berlins most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has A&B Lobster House/Alonzo's/Berlins' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at A&B Lobster House/Alonzo's/Berlins have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A&B Lobster House/Alonzo's/Berlins means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is A&B Lobster House/Alonzo's/Berlins inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A&B Lobster House/Alonzo's/Berlins is inspected around two times per year on average.

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