Cousins Maine Lobster

2951 South Bayshore Drive Unit 509, Miami, FL 33133

Seafood

Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Cousins Maine Lobster, located at 2951 South Bayshore Drive Unit 509 in Miami, FL, had a low-risk inspection on June 20, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified two major and one minor violation. Previous inspections for this seafood establishment have predominantly been high-risk.

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Inspection History

Jun 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-07-5

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. Procedure was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing thermometer to check food temperatures.

05-08-4

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. Form was printed and signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was sent by email. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil gallons on the floor.

08B-38-4

Feb 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee prepping food **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary 500ppm. Operator added water 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Water bottle on reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food wearing bracelets. Ineffective hair restraint.

13-07-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lemons stored over ready to eat food in reach in cooler. Operator removed lemons. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 9 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used