The Real Maine Lobster 2
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
74
Score
Public records show seven inspections at The Real Maine Lobster 2 stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting The Real Maine Lobster 2 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -storing items in handnsink **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: Items in sink. Operator removed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
74
Sep 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding) inside top section of lowboy at end of unit, manager stated brought out to event verified below 41F, advised to use ice to back up temperatures if able to, otherwise use top section under 4 hour time control and discard product after 4 hours exposed to danger zone temperatures. -inside vertical storage cooler - chopped cabbage 60F, butter 60F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -storing items in handnsink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
64
May 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom reach in freezer Interior bottom reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-04: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-04: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-04: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-04: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
67
Feb 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom reach in freezer Interior bottom reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
58
Feb 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright cooler: Butter 57F, sliced cheese 55F, cut cabbage 59F, shredded cheese 62F, Reach in cooler: Cole slaw 52F, sliced cheese 52F, lobster 57F. in units for approximately 2.5 hours after being delivered from another vehicle. Refrigeration not turned on until approximately 1.5 hours after food being delivered. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handling register, before directly touching fries while boxing **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom reach in freezer Interior bottom reach in cooler **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Used to store containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo container on. the floor next to fryer **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer and reach in cooler **Warning**
14-69-4
25
Apr 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Real Maine Lobster 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Real Maine Lobster 2 on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Real Maine Lobster 2?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Real Maine Lobster 2.
How does The Real Maine Lobster 2 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
The Real Maine Lobster 2 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has The Real Maine Lobster 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Real Maine Lobster 2 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Real Maine Lobster 2 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 The Real Maine Lobster 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Real Maine Lobster 2 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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