The Real Maine Lobster 2
Last inspected: May 3, 2026
32
Score
Public records show eight inspections at The Real Maine Lobster 2 stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated May 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting The Real Maine Lobster 2 on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -roll-top reach-in cooler: lobster pieces 46F, shredded cheese 46F, and coleslaw 49F, employee placed in reach-in freezer to rapidly cool -stand-up reach-in cooler: shredded cheese 72F, raw ground beef 69, cooked lobster 69F, per employee the door was slightly open during transport **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -2 live, small flying insects inside the mobile unit **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -Cindy M. and Blanca M., provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement in English and Spanish **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -provided Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout in English and Spanish **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board behind triple sink is significantly stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink used to store utensils, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin are present. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures handout in English and Spanish **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
32
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -storing items in handnsink **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: Items in sink. Operator removed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
74
Sep 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding) inside top section of lowboy at end of unit, manager stated brought out to event verified below 41F, advised to use ice to back up temperatures if able to, otherwise use top section under 4 hour time control and discard product after 4 hours exposed to danger zone temperatures. -inside vertical storage cooler - chopped cabbage 60F, butter 60F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -storing items in handnsink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
64
May 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom reach in freezer Interior bottom reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-04: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-04: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-04: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-04: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
67
Feb 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom reach in freezer Interior bottom reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-22: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
58
Feb 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright cooler: Butter 57F, sliced cheese 55F, cut cabbage 59F, shredded cheese 62F, Reach in cooler: Cole slaw 52F, sliced cheese 52F, lobster 57F. in units for approximately 2.5 hours after being delivered from another vehicle. Refrigeration not turned on until approximately 1.5 hours after food being delivered. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handling register, before directly touching fries while boxing **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom reach in freezer Interior bottom reach in cooler **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Used to store containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer and reach in cooler **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo container on. the floor next to fryer **Warning**
25-05-4
25
Apr 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Real Maine Lobster 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Real Maine Lobster 2 on file is from May 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Real Maine Lobster 2?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Real Maine Lobster 2.
How does The Real Maine Lobster 2 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
The Real Maine Lobster 2 most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has The Real Maine Lobster 2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Real Maine Lobster 2 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Real Maine Lobster 2 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Real Maine Lobster 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Real Maine Lobster 2 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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