Montauk Lobster House

1549 Sunset Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33143
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2025
50
Score
High Risk

Montauk Lobster House is a restaurant located at 1549 Sunset Dr, Coral Gables, FL.

Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
22
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
22
Dec 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
43
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Violations — Mar 21, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Operator had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at walk in cooler entrance.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on ice machine. Operator moved to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line. Operator placed into water on flat top. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flat top; operator turned heat up for proper holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email and operator printed form. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in across hand sink in kitchen. Operator covered with foil. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-33-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on flat top: Cooked onions (70F - Hot Holding). Operator turned flat top to higher heat to raise temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Observed no training or agreement for several new employees; operator printed and signed for all employees. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet in kitchen.
22-31-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)