Angie's Lobster
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
64
Score
Angie's Lobster, located at 2848 S Signal Butte Rd in Mesa, AZ, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on October 28, 2025, with a score of 64. This inspection identified one critical violation and six minor violations, including issues with food separation, cross-contamination protection, and equipment cleaning. Previous inspections for this seafood establishment have also primarily fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
67
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Violations — Oct 28, 2025 Inspection
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon stored above cheddar cheese and pre-cooked sausage in walk-in cooler. PIC rearranged items at time of inspeciton
3-302.11(A1-2)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed trays used for thawing lobster with heavy accumulation of water and food debris. PIC stated trays get washed once a week and discussed maintaining a cleaning schedule for food and non-food contact surfaces. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed romaine bin for washing lettuce with dried food debris. Equipment must be washed every 4 hours in between use
4-602.11(E)
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
Inspector notes: Observed insect device mounted directly above prep sink. Please remove or rearrange to an area where food is not stored or prepped to prevent contamination
6-202.13
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed chicken stored directly on floor in walk-in cooler. PIC, rearranged items in walk-in cooler
3-305.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed heavily scored cutting boards being used in prep area. Advised person in charge (PIC) that cutting surfaces shall be maintained so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Please replace prior to next routine inspection
4-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed floors and walls with heavy accumulation of food debris. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of food debris. Clean prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters
Inspector notes: Observed black grease debris on hood filters. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of debris
4-202.18
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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