LOBSTER SHACK

Name: LOBSTER SHACK
Address: 40 S POINTE DR, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 42.6

40 S POINTE DR, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2335731

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

42.6 Grade F / 100

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October 2, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

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LOBSTER SHACK in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 42.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 60 total violations — 8 critical, 20 major, 32 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed under hand washing sink at bar area 3 CO tanks not secured.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed in handwashing sink at kitchen area, one dead roach.
[29-20-5] 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.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located in walk-in cooler.
[53A-05-6] 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.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine at bar area, ice scoop handle touching ice.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler with surface rust and pitting.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed at walk-in cooler, free portion, ketchup, horseradish, and mayo, stored on the floor.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal trays on top of HWS, chef removed.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside metal container at preparation table. Chef throw away dead roach and placed container inside 3 compartment sink.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at dining room area.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar area.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects flying around dishwasher area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lobster (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) ;cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) on top of reach in cooler at cook line.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email to operator.
[53A-05-6] 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/
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Mac and cheese held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located next to ice machine behind bar.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic beverage cases of Gatorade and water stored on floor of hallway area, near kitchen.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located behind bar area. Handle of ice scoop was placed in an upright position.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of paper towel dispenser soiled, located above handwash sink, next to kitchen entrance. Employee cleaned top of paper towel dispenser.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink at kitchen area.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Establishment not maintaining oyster tags in chronological order due to last date not being marked on tags.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment receives fresh oysters and observed tags not written/ marked with last date served.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in handwash sink located next to kitchen entrance. Employee removed bowl stored in sink. Observed glass cup stored in handwash sink behind bar.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed "seared tuna" and "oysters" offered on menu not marked with an asterisk or symbol indicating that menu food items are covered by the consumer advisory.
[11-26-1] 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. Observed 2 new hired employees, hired less than 60 days, as per Person In Charge at time of inspection. Emailed employee reporting forms to Manager,