Luke's Lobster in Miami
Last inspected:
701 S Miami Ave Ste 353, Miami, FL 33131Luke's Lobster in Miami has been emergency-closed once, on February 5, 2018, for unsanitary conditions. Across 20 inspections from 2016 to October 2025, the facility accumulated 45 violations, averaging 2.25 per inspection — well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Parasite destruction violations have appeared in multiple recent inspections (September and October 2025), suggesting a recurring concern with raw seafood handling procedures. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025 was completed with no further action required, citing three parasite destruction violations and three basic violations.
Most recent closure: February 5, 2018 for unsanitary conditions.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Luke's Lobster in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Luke's Lobster in Miami: Emergency Closure History (1)
Luke's Lobster in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018006937 | $400.00 | Feb 5, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Luke's Lobster in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Luke's Lobster in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Luke's Lobster in Miami last inspected?
- Luke's Lobster in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Luke's Lobster in Miami last shut down?
- Luke's Lobster in Miami was last shut down on February 5, 2018 for unsanitary conditions. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Luke's Lobster in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Luke's Lobster in Miami are: Clean multi-use utensils, Equipment condition, Food in good condition.
- How many health inspections has Luke's Lobster in Miami had?
- Luke's Lobster in Miami has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Luke's Lobster in Miami find?
- Luke's Lobster in Miami was most recently inspected on October 9, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Luke's Lobster in Miami ever been shut down?
- Yes, Luke's Lobster in Miami has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?
- Violation 42 (Equipment condition) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/42.
- Has Luke's Lobster in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Luke's Lobster in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Luke's Lobster in Miami been fined?
- Luke's Lobster in Miami has been fined a total of $400.00 across 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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