Lazy Lobster Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
39
Score
Across the available record, Lazy Lobster Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 23, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Lazy Lobster Restaurant's latest score of 39 falls below the Key Largo average of 69. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours, operator discarded during inspection.**Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved container to walk in cooler. Also observed cooked chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours, operator discarded during inspection.Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked octopus not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Observed expired training for: Jessica C., Liliana Z., Alessandra D. and Jennifer A.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray bottle not labeled with common name at kitchen area, operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside liquid butter container at cook line, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on top of cutting board at cook line, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 personal bags on preparation table at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 117° F at cook line, operator change water during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on hood filters at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior on standing unit by back door.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line.
29-49-6
39
Aug 16, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm) operator diluted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed marinara sauce(42F - Cold Holding); and fish dip (46F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler dated on 08/02, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce(42F - Cold Holding); and fish dip (46F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler dated on 08/02, employee discarded during inspection. Observed Walk in cooler potatoes salad (48F - Cold Holding); conch ceviche (48F - Cold Holding); fish dip (46F - Cold Holding); grouper fish fillets (48F - Cold Holding); yellow tail filets (47F - Cold Holding); hog fish fillets (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator over 24 hours, operator discarded during inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Walk in cooler potatoes salad (48F - Cold Holding); conch ceviche (48F - Cold Holding); fish dip (46F - Cold Holding); grouper fish fillets (48F - Cold Holding); yellow tail filets (47F - Cold Holding); hog fish fillets (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator over 24 hours, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dehydrated oranges for drinks not covered at the bar. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna (Frozen) still on ROP packages, employee cut packages during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil on standing water at 98° F at front counter, employee discarded water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
43
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe pooled eggs (76F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 3 hours, employee add more ice to container. Also observe cooked pasta (58F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee pasta container was outside during lunch rush approximately 1 hour ago. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe food residues inside hand wash sink by back door.
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observe raw tuna packages still on ROP on reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee cut packages during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observe at cook line, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
67
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
52
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner spray bottle stored above preparation table, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish fillets stored above cooked potatoes salad inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes salad (49F - Cold Holding); conch chowder (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, food was prepared on 02/24/24, Manager discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter sauce (127F - Hot Holding) at cook line, employee proceeded to reheat sauce. butter sauce (169F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes and lobster stuffing not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed glass cleaner spray bottle not identified with common name, employee identified. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher area, Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles at dishwasher area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 130° F, at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed at cook line, over preparation area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe reach in cooler soiled interior located at the back, employee starting clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food containers not covered inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons and almonds containers not identified with common names, at salad station,employee identified containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
29
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed A/C line cover at preparation area in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Observed A/C line cover at preparation area in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Observed A/C line cover at preparation area in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior doors have gaps at kitchen, ice machine room, three compartment sink room, reach in coolers room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior doors have gaps at kitchen, ice machine room, three compartment sink room, reach in coolers room. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Observed exterior doors have gaps at kitchen, ice machine room, three compartment sink room, reach in coolers room. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at walk-in cooler and three compartment sink room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Floors not maintained smooth and durable at walk-in cooler and three compartment sink room. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Observed Floors not maintained smooth and durable at walk-in cooler and three compartment sink room. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler Located at RV light not shield. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Observed walk in cooler Located at RV light not shield. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Observed walk in cooler Located at RV light not shield. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area and next to three compartment sink and women bathroom. Operator provided and posted the sign at preparation area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at three compartment sink and women bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at three compartment sink and women bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wood at the wall with mold like substance, located next to dishwasher machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Observed wood at the wall with mold like substance, located next to dishwasher machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Observed wood at the wall with mold like substance, located next to dishwasher machine. **Time Extended**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping towels stored on preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Observed two wet wiping towels stored on preparation table. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Observed two wet wiping towels stored on preparation table. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
70
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Cutting board soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lazy Lobster Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lazy Lobster Restaurant on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lazy Lobster Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lazy Lobster Restaurant.
How does Lazy Lobster Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Lazy Lobster Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Lazy Lobster Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lazy Lobster Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lazy Lobster Restaurant 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 Lazy Lobster Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lazy Lobster Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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