How many health inspections has PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD had?

PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD ever been shut down?

No, PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD?

The most frequently cited violations at PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD

2501 N DIXIE HWY, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PALM BEACH LOBSTERS LLC · License: SEA6021407

PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD in West Palm Beach, FL has 23 inspections on record with 134 total violations (5.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

134Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 11, 2024

Inspection History (23)

Mar 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 30, 2022 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Mar 29, 2022 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 19, 2021 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

May 19, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 18, 2018 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

May 18, 2018 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 17, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 12, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 5, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

How Does This Facility Compare?

PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD had?: PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD ever been shut down?: No, PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD?: The most frequently cited violations at PALM BEACH LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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