Mystic Lobster Roll Company
8799 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 · Permanent Food Service · License 1503634
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 18 routine inspection4 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 13 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-33
- Safety score67
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 18, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Raw salmon and raw tuna completely thawed in package stored in make table in kitchen and walk in cooler
Repeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Fully cooked chicken tenders stored below raw shrimp in reach in freezer on cook line. Raw beef patties stored above crab cakes and oysters in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Raid insect spray container stored on shelf on cook line by sanitizer bucket. Air freshener stored next to chocolate syrup on bar area. operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Sanibucket on cook line at 500++ ppm. Operator added water, new reading 150 ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Missing date on two most recent tags.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
In kitchen
Repeat violation
Basic13
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
See stop sale. Raw salmon and raw tuna completely thawed in package stored in make table in kitchen
Repeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed tomatoes and corn stored above milk and mayonnaise in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
First reading 120°F. Operator placed it to reheat. New temp 155°F.
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
On oven door handle
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Torn gaskets on make table cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Microwave and oven in kitchen
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Area around hood filters in kitchen Behind kitchen equipment Dusty fan in kitchen
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Make table in kitchen
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
5 dead roaches on second floor 1 dead roach in women restroom 3 dead roaches on shelves by triple sink area Operator cleaned them up
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
2 lights above hood system
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.