Mystic Lobster Roll Co
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Mystic Lobster Roll Co, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Nov 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Sep 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches at in ground grease compartment at rear of kitchen.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at storage room - ceiling tile missing. Operator fixed it. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at large reach in freezer - container of chicken tender without cover. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator added more sanitizer tablets and corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand wash sink next to triple sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Observed clean wiping cloths stored in bathroom. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-16-4
74
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex stored on dry storage shelf next to case of bottled waters. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler//mozzarella cheese (50°F - Cold Holding) cooked lobster (51°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods out of temperature for approximately 20mins. Operator put foods in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed crab legs stored in garbage bags in deep freezer in back kitchen area.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Printed consumer advisory for operator and operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of canned beverages stored in bathroom. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of canola oil stored on floor at cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove top on cook line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of disposable plates stored on floor in storage room. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single service plates stored in bathroom. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-18-4
39
Aug 24, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -No paper towel observed at handwash sink in employees restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed on storage shelf next to rear door.
41-17-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Observed by floor drain at handwash sink and three compartments sink
29-18-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -No garbage cans observed in restrooms.
33-06-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mystic Lobster Roll Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mystic Lobster Roll Co on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mystic Lobster Roll Co?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mystic Lobster Roll Co.
How does Mystic Lobster Roll Co compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Mystic Lobster Roll Co most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Mystic Lobster Roll Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mystic Lobster Roll Co have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mystic Lobster Roll Co means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mystic Lobster Roll Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mystic Lobster Roll Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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