Lobster Shack
40 S Pointe Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335731
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 Oct 2 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 5 follow-up), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 7 basic-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
More time given
- First visitOct 2, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Observed a bottle of citrus mixer in drinking ice well at bar area.
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed shelves at walk in cooler with surface rust and pitting.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than four employees at time of inspection with no certified food manager present.
Repeat violation
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed at walk-in cooler, free portion, ketchup, horseradish, and mayo, stored on the floor.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Observed in ice machine at bar area, ice scoop handle touching ice.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located in walk-in cooler.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Observed handwashing sink at kitchen area with slow drain.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed in handwashing sink at kitchen area, one dead roach.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Observed under hand washing sink at bar area 3 CO tanks not secured.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.