The Nauti Lobstah
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
50
Score
Public records show eight inspections at The Nauti Lobstah stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The Nauti Lobstah's latest score of 50 falls below the Apopka average of 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of kidney beans
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container holding asparagus cracked /broken Container at wait station holding coleslaw is broken
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in-freezer has ice buildup
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sing on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Raw asparagus being prepped right out of container with being washed
08B-39-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside walk-in-cooler has rust on shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by 3 compartment sink soiled Wall under 3 compartment sink has heavy black buildup
36-27-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Clams and mussels 52° in cooler in prep area, cook moved to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Boards on cooks line have cut marks
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on kitchen equipment in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn/missing to small cooler in prep area Door does not close all the way to unit in prep area Gaskets torn to salad cooler
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in prep area
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at wait station area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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May 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25 - operator paid and renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, in prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging on pressure cooker in back prep area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid to rice soiled **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair at pantry station
36-17-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants Operator has submitted special process to Kyle Kowal with OPQ and has not heard back, I viewed HAACP approved/received report and do not see restaurant listed, operator re-sent on 7/12
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles outside no labels **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand sink in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board at holding cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers by dish machine
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit across from fryers
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry bin lids soiled **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
50
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Facility does ROP with lobster bisque, clam chowder, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes. Spoke to Kyle, provided operator with Kyle's contact info to submit ROP
03G-50-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on cooks line
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board across from flat top
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair in prep area by microwave
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in sugar **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning on cooks line not labeled
02D-01-5
61
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 #10 cans of chili sauce dented on storage rack in dry storage
01B-01-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside without hand sink, cooked bisque outside and separated into storage bags
08B-32-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to flour bin cracked in warewashing area
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 105°; operator removed water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken outside storage area
32-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at bar that holds dairy **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking from hand sink on cooks line
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table in wait station **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. Numerous employee Belongings on back prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Nauti Lobstah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Nauti Lobstah on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Nauti Lobstah?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Nauti Lobstah.
How does The Nauti Lobstah compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
The Nauti Lobstah most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has The Nauti Lobstah's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Nauti Lobstah have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Nauti Lobstah 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 The Nauti Lobstah inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Nauti Lobstah is inspected around three times per year on average.
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