Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

2501 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Overview

Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach has accumulated 142 violations across 25 inspections since 2022, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in 5 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 4 inspections, proper hand/arm washing violations in 3 inspections, and management awareness violations in 4 inspections. These patterns indicate systemic deficiencies in staff health protocols and handwashing practices. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition on February 10, 2023 after 10 violations were found, including 5 high-priority violations. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 identified 18 violations (2 high-priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic) and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition, suggesting unresolved compliance issues despite multiple prior inspections and callback opportunities.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

27Inspections
148Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 5.5 violations / inspection 5.5 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.81 violations / inspection 3.81 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach last inspected?
Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach had?
Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach find?
Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on August 19, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
No, Palm Beach Lobsters & Seafood in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.

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