Cousins Maine Lobster

630-14 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32233

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Cousins Maine Lobster, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 72, putting Cousins Maine Lobster squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop with back flow device for either end of splitter. Employee removed splitter from mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. Employee placed cover over mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-18-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at the end of cook line. Employee provided paper towels for hand washing station. Observed missing hand washing sign at employee hand sink near walk in cooler. Inspector will provide copy of hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed House made aioli dated 4-9-2024 made with fresh Basil. See stop sale.

01B-24-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in door gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back devices on both ends of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while engaging in food preparation. Employee removed bracelets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.

13-04-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large brute containing flour stored on floor of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoop handle touching dry milk. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-02-4

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 11, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cousins Maine Lobster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cousins Maine Lobster on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cousins Maine Lobster?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cousins Maine Lobster.

How does Cousins Maine Lobster compare to other restaurants in Neptune Beach?

Cousins Maine Lobster most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Neptune Beach average of 72.

Has Cousins Maine Lobster's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cousins Maine Lobster have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cousins Maine Lobster means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cousins Maine Lobster inspected?

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

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