Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

2907 W Bay Dr, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls stretching back to 2024. Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Belleair Bluffs restaurant, which scores around 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp in back area reach in cooler with no date marking.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. All new staff. Current employee Michelle less than 30 days and no other CFM certificate available.

53A-02-7

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen lobster at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Potato salad marked used by 8/12/2025. After opening commercial packages, food is now only given a 7 day shelf life. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee.

53B-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Portion lids, soufflé cups and paper cup boxes stored on floor.

25-05-4

Mar 11, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: No proof of any employee training for employees hired over 60 days . Keshawn hired over 60 days since May 8th **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Admin Complaint**

50-09-4

May 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/

50-08-7

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-37-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls compare to other restaurants in Belleair Bluffs?

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Belleair Bluffs average of 76.

Has Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls 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 Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls is inspected around three times per year on average.

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