Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo
102770 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo has accumulated 264 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.5 per visit. The facility has faced one disciplinary action resulting in $160 in fines. Top recurring violations include employee health reporting, proper hand and arm washing, and clean multi-use utensils. Recent inspections from 2023-2025 show a pattern of warnings and callbacks with multiple high-priority violations cited, including four high-priority citations in February 2023 and August 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: December 23, 2025
Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
8.5
violations / inspection
8.5 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
7.04
violations / inspection
7.04 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022043008 | $160.00 | Jun 14, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 4 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections37 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections45 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo last inspected?
- Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo are: Employee health reporting, Approved food source, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo had?
- Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo find?
- Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo was most recently inspected on December 23, 2025 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo ever been shut down?
- No, Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo been fined?
- Lazy Lobster Restaurant in Key Largo has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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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