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THE LOBSTER

1602 OCEAN AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA, 90401

Health Inspection Grade B

Score: 85

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-09-24; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

10 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-09-24); criticality unavailable. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-09-24: ROUTINE INSPECTION

Grade B. Score: 85. Grade B — improvement needed

  • Not classified: F124 — NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR ANIMALS PRESENT
  • Not classified: F110 — PROPER COOLING METHODS
  • Not classified: F137 — EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
  • Not classified: F145 — FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS PROPERLY BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
  • Not classified: F151 — IMPOUNDMENT/VOLUNTARY CONDEMN AND DISPOSE (VC&D)/SAMPLING
  • Not classified: F134 — NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  • Not classified: F108 — PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  • Not classified: F136 — EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS APPROVED: INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
  • Not classified: F138 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
  • Not classified: F122 — HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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