The Lobster Shack Key West

507 S St Ste A, Key West, FL 33040
Seafood
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Lobster Shack Key West has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 20, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Compared to the broader Key West restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
90
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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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 50ppm). Chef replenished solution. Final reading, 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding) at 1 door cooler. Chef placed product closer to fan inside unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lobster Shack Key West last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lobster Shack Key West on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Lobster Shack Key West compare to other restaurants in Key West?

The Lobster Shack Key West most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has The Lobster Shack Key West's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lobster Shack Key West have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Lobster Shack Key West means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Lobster Shack Key West inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Lobster Shack Key West is inspected roughly once per year on average.