Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa

Last inspected:

5314 Interbay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
Overview

Leon's Lobstah Shack in Tampa has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 111 violations—averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared intermittently across the record, including handwashing failures (2024), approved food source issues (2024), shell stock requirements (2024), and time-temperature control violations (2023). Consumer advisory violations—typically indicating raw or undercooked shellfish service without adequate warning—have been cited in recent inspections as recently as January 2026. A fire safety violation for a missing portable fire extinguisher was documented on March 30, 2016. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 resulted in three high-priority consumer advisory violations with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
111Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.

Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 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

— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa last inspected?
Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Toilet facilities.
How many health inspections has Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa had?
Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa find?
Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa 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.
Has Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Leon’s Lobstah Shack in Tampa operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Taste of Boston South Tampa (2016).

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