A&b Lobster House/berlins in Key West
700 Front Street Suite #2 & #3, Key West, FL 33040
A&B Lobster House/Berlins in Key West has been inspected 12 times since 2023, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurrent, particularly improper hand washing (cited in at least 4 inspections), food contact surface issues (cited in at least 4 inspections), and consumer advisory failures (cited in at least 5 inspections). Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 3 inspections. A warning was issued following the October 2023 inspection. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 identified 9 violations across hand washing, consumer advisory, and toxic substance control categories and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: November 12, 2025
A&b Lobster House/berlins in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
A&b Lobster House/berlins in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 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
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
A&b Lobster House/berlins in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was A&b Lobster House/berlins in Key West last inspected?
- A&b Lobster House/berlins in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at A&b Lobster House/berlins in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at A&b Lobster House/berlins in Key West are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has A&b Lobster House/berlins in Key West had?
- A&b Lobster House/berlins in Key West has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of A&b Lobster House/berlins in Key West find?
- A&b Lobster House/berlins in Key West was most recently inspected on November 12, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has A&b Lobster House/berlins in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, A&b Lobster House/berlins in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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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