Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton
Last inspected:
101 Plaza Real S Ste M, Boca Raton, FL 33432Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton has accumulated 164 violations across 34 inspections since 2017, averaging 4.8 per visit. The restaurant was shut down twice, in 2022 for roach activity and again in 2022 for roach and fly activity. In January 2022, inspectors conducted consecutive daily inspections over a 5-day period after finding non-compliance with an emergency closure order. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,900 in fines.
Most recent closure: January 4, 2022 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
4.8
violations / inspection
4.8 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton: Emergency Closure History (2)
Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,900.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022000872 | $700.00 | Nov 30, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2022001926 | $800.00 | Jan 5, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2021004262 | $400.00 | Jan 24, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 9 inspections32 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton last shut down?
- Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton was last shut down on January 4, 2022 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton are: Management awareness, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton had?
- Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton find?
- Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- Yes, Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,900.00 in fines.
- How much has Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton been fined?
- Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $1,900.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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