THE LOBSTER SHACK

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the bat entrance to the left.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop on the top of the ice machine. The owner put it in a stainless steel container. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The owner moved the straws behind the bar. Corrected On-Site

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles hanging on the triple sink with fish u Dee the nozzles. The manager removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle in a cutting board. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish in the triple sink thawing. The manager turned on the cold water. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles at the kitchen entrance with different colored liquids not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles at the kitchen entrance with different colored liquids not labeled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled in the kitchen. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook remove gloves and start to put on new gloves. The manager stopped her and had her wash her hands. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The manager inverted the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The owner moved it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The owner filled the triple sink sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over pickles in a upright refrigerator.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw oysters and seared tuna on the menu. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The owner put towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies and mens restroom.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles on the floor next to the restrooms. The owner moved it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed no lid on the dumpster.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at exit door of hallway area, near restroom's.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on floor at hallway area of restaurant establishment.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at men's restroom used by food employees/ customers.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulation on hood filters, above kitchen cookline.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in cooler unit, used to store beer kegs, behind bar counter.

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For seared tuna. Manager provided parasite destruction letter on site. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed no food grated plastic bags in direct contact with flour.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler next to the three compartment sink observed raw chicken, raw fish on top of pickles. Manager placed raw food under ready to eat food separated as per cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, microwave.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the takeout window at cook line.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag-packs and handbags stored in storage shelves at preparation area.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On reach in cooler door handle. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. observed spatula with burned spots on the handle.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify or observed no asterisk regarding "seared tuna" and "oysters" served raw/undercooked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located behind bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray located above kitchen cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-27: Time Extended