Lobster Shack in Miami Beach

Last inspected:

613 Lincon Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Overview

Lobster Shack in Miami Beach has been inspected 23 times since 2016 with 156 total violations, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection—significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included handwashing failures, employee health policy violations, shell stock handling violations, and allergen awareness lapses. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition in August 2024 for eight violations including employee health policy and handwashing violations, and a prior inspection in October 2024 resulted in a Call Back - Complied order for employee health policy violations. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was documented in July 2025 for a propane tank larger than regulatory capacity located inside the building. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 found three basic violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
156Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Lobster Shack in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 6.8 violations / inspection 6.8 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Lobster Shack in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

Lobster Shack in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Lobster Shack in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lobster Shack in Miami Beach last inspected?
Lobster Shack in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Lobster Shack in Miami Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Lobster Shack in Miami Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Lobster Shack in Miami Beach had?
Lobster Shack in Miami Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Lobster Shack in Miami Beach find?
Lobster Shack in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on December 4, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Lobster Shack in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
No, Lobster Shack in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
Has Lobster Shack in Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Lobster Shack in Miami Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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