Lobster Shack
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
35
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Lobster Shack, the earliest from 2022. Lobster Shack was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Lobster Shack's latest score of 35 falls below the Islamorada average of 69. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 2 dozen raw shell eggs out of temp for more than 4 hours
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed two dozen raw eggs shelf sitting on the shelf out of ambient temperature is 85° for more than four hours. Raw fish thawed in ROP package
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Uncooked Pizza sitting above fryer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.butter 112F
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. Pasta salad not datemmarked
02C-02-5
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
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. 4 pieces of ROP raw mahi
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pizza thawing on shelf
06-01-5
35
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed from the back cook area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: At callback inspection the handwashing sink has not been reinstalled in the approved location in the kitchen area **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: At callback inspection the hand was sink has no water supply connected to it. No running water at all **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items, napkins , cups ,to go containers are stored outside **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed soda and water storage on shelving outdoors not enclosed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: At callback inspection single service items , cups, lids are stored outside in open air environment exposed to environmental contamination. **Admin Complaint**
25-05-4
86
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed from the back cook area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: At callback inspection the handwashing sink has not been reinstalled in the approved location in the kitchen area **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Armando **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items, napkins , cups ,to go containers are stored outside **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed soda and water storage on shelving outdoors not enclosed. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
78
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Apr 11, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The mop sink is in disrepair . No drain connection or water on .
29-08-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. No splash divider between dump sink and handwashing ding as approved plans
08B-36-4
82
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Sodas are stored outside on shelf. Refrigerator is outside back door
08B-36-4
64
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
78
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in handwash sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Bottles sodas, water and freezer stored outside.
08B-42-4
Basic - Chips stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - To go cups improperly stored outside
25-05-4
78
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lobster Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lobster Shack on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lobster Shack?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lobster Shack.
How does Lobster Shack compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?
Lobster Shack most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Islamorada average of 69.
Has Lobster Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lobster Shack have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lobster Shack 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 Lobster Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lobster Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.
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