Lobster Shack in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
40 S Pointe Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139Lobster Shack in Miami Beach has logged 23 inspections since 2023, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection—more than 50 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 6 inspections, allergen awareness violations in 3 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 3 inspections. An August 29, 2025 inspection documented 33 violations and prompted a warning issued disposition. A subsequent September 11, 2025 inspection found 21 violations but resulted in call back compliance. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 documented 9 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lobster Shack in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Lobster Shack in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
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Lobster Shack in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
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 January 14, 2026. 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: Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- 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 8.1 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 January 14, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority 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 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Lobster Shack in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lobster Shack in Miami Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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