Nauti Lobstah in Apopka

Last inspected:

311 S Forest Ave, Apopka, FL 32703
Overview

Nauti Lobstah in Apopka operates as a 124-seat permanent food service establishment with 19 inspections on record between 2019 and March 2026, accumulating 172 violations—an average of 9.1 violations per inspection, more than 75% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in at least 8 of the last 8 inspections, including recurring findings for employee health policy violations (present in at least 5 inspections), food contact surface violations (cited in every recent inspection), handwashing procedure violations (at least 4 inspections), and approved food source violations (at least 5 inspections). Shell stock requirements violations appeared in 3 inspections, indicating ongoing issues with shellfish handling. Fire safety violations were documented in three separate years: propane tanks larger than code-allowed capacity were found inside the building on December 21, 2022 and January 29, 2020, and flammables and debris were found stored in the back room on June 4, 2019, with three propane tanks noted inside the facility. Despite the high violation rate and persistent employee health and food contact surface issues, the facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent routine inspection on March 3, 2026 resulted in 24 violations (1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 9 basic) and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
172Violations
0Closures
5Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Nauti Lobstah in Apopka: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 9.1 violations / inspection 9.1 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Nauti Lobstah in Apopka: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank in storage area **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Operator stated they use the propane tanks attached to heater to heat the restaurant seating area up due to cold weather before the restaurant is opened for business. Advised operator that NO propane tanks are permitted inside the restaurant or storage room at anytime.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 49-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in back room . For reporting purposes only. 3 propane tanks inside dry storage . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. I
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Nauti Lobstah in Apopka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V41 Toilet facilities
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V49 Non-food contact surfaces
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Nauti Lobstah in Apopka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nauti Lobstah in Apopka last inspected?
Nauti Lobstah in Apopka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Nauti Lobstah in Apopka?
The most frequently cited violations at Nauti Lobstah in Apopka are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Nauti Lobstah in Apopka had?
Nauti Lobstah in Apopka has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Nauti Lobstah in Apopka find?
Nauti Lobstah in Apopka was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Nauti Lobstah in Apopka ever been shut down?
No, Nauti Lobstah in Apopka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Nauti Lobstah in Apopka had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Nauti Lobstah in Apopka has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Nauti Lobstah in Apopka operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Catfish Place (2018-2020), The Nauti Lobstah (2022).

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