Twin Lobsters in Englewood
2700 Placida Rd, Englewood, FL 34224
Twin Lobsters in Englewood, FL has 4 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 13 violations.
Last inspected FDACS: October 9, 2025
Twin Lobsters in Englewood: FDACS Inspection History (4)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
The issues described in request # 5137361 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
Vomit/diarrhea clean up procedure guidance document provided
Risk-Based Violations
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A)
PfPf
Seafood, residue build up on knives in seafood preparation area. COs, equipment was
washed rinsed, sanitized and released
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction
of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Employee health policy questions not answered fully
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat
No written vomit/diarrhea clean up procedure
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-501.13
Time/temperature control for safety food not thawed under refrigeration that
maintains the food at 41°F or less, completely submerged under cold running water with sufficient velocity
to agitate and float off loose particles, or as part of the cooking process. When thawed under cold running
water, ready-to-eat food allowed to rise above 41°F or raw animal food allowed to be above 41°F for more
than 4 hours. 3-501.13 (A)-(D)
Back, frozen packaged product observed being thawed in sink, not under running water.
Cos, product still under 41*f. Water turned on
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net,
beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair
from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and
single-use articles. 2-402.11
Seafood, proper hair restraints missing in seafood service area.
5-103.11
Water source and system not of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water
demands, or hot water generation and distribution system not sufficient to meet peak hot water demands
throughout the establishment. 5-103.11 Pf
Seafood. Hot water not available at all sinks including 3 compartment ware wash and hand
wash sink. Cos, water heater repaired during visit and hot water made available.
5-202.11(A)
Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed according to law.
5-202.11(A) P
Outside, No back flow prevention device on outside hose spigot
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— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Ware wash and Noro clean up guides given and discussed
Risk-Based Violations
3-202.18(A)
Shellstock obtained in a container not bearing legible source identification tags or labels
that are affixed by the source; tag or label information not complete or information not in order. 3-202.18(A) PfPf
Shellstock tags not kept with product until product is last sold. Cos, tag found and kept with
product
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3-203.12
Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the
container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or
label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar
days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled
container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 PfPf
Date last sold not added to stored shell stock tags. Cos, date added to products that could be
determined
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Print Date: 3/22/2023
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Citation Description: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding
to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or
procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and
the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf
Observation: No written vomit/diarrhea clean up procedures
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2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause
foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or
can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Employee health policy questions not answered fully as required
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2-301.14
Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before
engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped
single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring
for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue,
using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as
necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves
working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Observed hands not properly washed before putting on gloves and engaging in food handling
activities. Cos, proper glove use and hand washing discussed and observed
x
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test
through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
CFPM card could not be presented to inspector
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing
solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
No sanitizer test strips could be presented to inspector. Cos, sample of strips provided
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Twin Lobsters in Englewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Twin Lobsters in Englewood last inspected?
- Twin Lobsters in Englewood was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 9, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Twin Lobsters in Englewood had?
- Twin Lobsters in Englewood has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Twin Lobsters in Englewood find?
- Twin Lobsters in Englewood was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 9, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Twin Lobsters in Englewood had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Twin Lobsters in Englewood has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Twin Lobsters in Englewood?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Twin Lobsters in Englewood are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P; 3-202.18(A): Shellstock obtained in a container not bearing legible source identification tags or labels that are affixed by the source; tag or label information not complete or information not in order. 3-202.18(A) Pf.
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