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Cousins Maine Lobster

5224 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611
Seafood
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2024
45
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Cousins Maine Lobster has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 8, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.butter 47 f cold holding **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 47 f reach in cooler under prep table. Held over 4 hours Butter 46 f cut cabbage 47 f cheese 49 f cheese 58 f reach in cooler by microwave and steam table. Ambient air temp 62 f food held less than 4 hours Reach in cooler by register for raw chicken prep ambient air temp 47 f Cold holding raw chicken 46 f raw chicken 46 f raw chicken 46 f Cold holding: double door coolers by the car seats raw chicken 46 f discuss with employees to add ice bags to food employee went to bring ice **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touching money and started to make order no hand washing observed. **Warning**
12A-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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl inside the hand washing sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Missing for 1 employee **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
45
Feb 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water heater not turned on, operator turned heater on, water at hand wash sink 76F, corrected to 98F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
86
Sep 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - clarified butter 109f, < 1 hour. Provided procedure for using Time as a public health control **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. -lobster (118F - Reheating), operator continued cooking, final temperature 146 **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. - cases of bottle water **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
23-03-4
67
Dec 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in handsink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cousins Maine Lobster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cousins Maine Lobster on file is from Sep 8, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cousins Maine Lobster?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cousins Maine Lobster.

How does Cousins Maine Lobster compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Cousins Maine Lobster most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

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

No. Recent inspections at Cousins Maine Lobster have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cousins Maine Lobster means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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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