Chops Lobster Bar

101 Plaza Real S Ste M, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Chops Lobster Bar appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Chops Lobster Bar was last inspected on Dec 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Chops Lobster Bar is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Emailed to operator

11-27-4

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. Advised operators handled scoop is necessary to dispense food. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some oyster tags missing dates

01C-03-4

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At dish machine. Hooked behind ring **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour

02D-01-5

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP of fish **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**

03G-50-1

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. One hand sink at dish wash area **Warning**

27-16-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide device **Warning**

16-62-1

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP of fish **Warning**

03G-50-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in fish cooler and food prep cooler **Warning**

36-34-5

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler #2, corn mash dated 3/16. Item discarded. See stop sale.

01B-28-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler #2, corn mash dated 3/16. Item discarded. See Stop Sale

02C-01-5

Oct 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chops Lobster Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chops Lobster Bar on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Chops Lobster Bar compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Chops Lobster Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Chops Lobster Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chops Lobster Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chops Lobster Bar 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 Chops Lobster Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chops Lobster Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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