Lobster Shack
86700 Overseas Hwy Lot E, Islamorada, FL 33036 · Permanent Food Service · License 5428275
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 18 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 1 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
No butter observed at callback inspection.
More time given
- First visitSep 18, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Butter at 94°F . Butter was reheated on the grill during inspection to 165°F
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided.
The 3 compartment sink has been removed from the kitchen . The owner has another restaurant within 25 feet of the lobster shack when all dishes are being washed until the triple sink can be repaired or replaced.
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.no running hot water at hand washing sink in kitchen .
Front handwashing wash is in disrepair with no running water at all
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Dishes in handwashing sing. Sink is used to rinse of electric grill
Basic1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
The front handwashing sink is in disrepair, no water a handwashing
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.