How many health inspections has CHOPS LOBSTER BAR had?

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR has had 33 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHOPS LOBSTER BAR ever been shut down?

Yes, CHOPS LOBSTER BAR has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at CHOPS LOBSTER BAR?

The most frequently cited violations at CHOPS LOBSTER BAR are: Management awareness, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR

101 PLAZA REAL S STE M, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CHOPS-BOCA RATON LLC · License: SEA6019773

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR in Boca Raton, FL has 33 inspections on record with 162 total violations (4.9 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

33Inspections

162Violations

2Closures

Data current as of February 24, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for CHOPS LOBSTER BAR
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jan 4, 2022	Roach & fly activity	10:03:00
Jan 23, 2021	Roach activity	15:30:00

Inspection History (33)

Feb 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

May 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Nov 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Sep 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

Oct 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Oct 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Mar 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 9, 2022 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 9, 2022 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 5, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 4, 2022 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 4, 2022 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 3, 2022 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 28, 2021 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Mar 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V23 Chemical properly stored

Mar 2, 2020 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Mar 2, 2020 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Nov 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

Jul 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

Jun 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Jan 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHOPS LOBSTER BAR had?: CHOPS LOBSTER BAR has had 33 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHOPS LOBSTER BAR ever been shut down?: Yes, CHOPS LOBSTER BAR has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at CHOPS LOBSTER BAR?: The most frequently cited violations at CHOPS LOBSTER BAR are: Management awareness, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: February 24, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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