The Lobster Bin
204 FIELD POINT ROAD, Greenwich · Restaurant / bar · Risk class IV · LCB202100218
Priority violationAt least one priority violation was recorded at the most recent inspection.
This establishment appeared twice in the town’s list under a mistyped licence number. Both histories are combined here.
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6Inspections
138dSince last
20Violations3 P · 5 Pf · 12 C
0Repeat
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May 15, 2026Routine4 violations
5Written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal eventscorrected on siteThe kitchen had no written plan for cleaning up after someone vomits or has diarrhea on the premises, an event that can spread norovirus widely.Pf
21Proper hot holding temperaturescorrected on siteFood meant to be kept hot, such as soup or items on a steam table, was found below 135°F.P
22Proper cold holding temperaturescorrected on siteFood meant to be kept cold, such as meat, dairy, cut produce or cooked leftovers, was found warmer than 41°F.P
28Toxic substances properly identified, stored & usedcorrected on siteCleaning chemicals, pesticides or medicines were unlabeled, or stored where they could contaminate food, dishes or food-prep surfaces.Pf
Corrections due: Priority: 5/17/26 (day digit unclear, possibly 5/17/26); Priority Foundation: 5/25/26
Mar 31, 2026Routine4 violations
39Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & displayFood was exposed to possible contamination while being prepared, stored or displayed, for example kept on the floor, under a leaking pipe, or uncovered in a walk-in.C
43In-use utensils: properly storedUtensils in use between tasks, such as scoops, tongs or ladles, were stored in a way that can contaminate them, such as in standing water or with the handle in the food.C
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C
56Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas usedLighting was inadequate or unshielded, ventilation hoods were not working or were dirty, or spaces such as storage or break areas were not being used as designated.C
Corrections due: July 2026
Jun 9, 2025Routine3 violations
39Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & displayFood was exposed to possible contamination while being prepared, stored or displayed, for example kept on the floor, under a leaking pipe, or uncovered in a walk-in.C
43In-use utensils: properly storedUtensils in use between tasks, such as scoops, tongs or ladles, were stored in a way that can contaminate them, such as in standing water or with the handle in the food.C
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C
Corrections due: July 20 25
Mar 18, 2025Routine5 violations
23Proper date marking and dispositionReady-to-eat food held more than 24 hours was not labeled with the date it was made or opened, or was kept past the seven-day limit.Pf
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C
48Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; cleaning agents, sanitizers, test strips availableThe dishwasher or three-compartment sink was not working correctly, sanitizer was too weak or missing, or no test strips were available to check it.Pf
49Non-food contact surfaces cleanSurfaces that do not touch food, such as the outside of equipment, shelving, hoods or floors under equipment, were dirty.C
50Hot and cold water available; adequate pressureHot or cold water was unavailable, or the pressure was inadequate, at a sink where it is needed.Pf
Corrections due: "72 hours" (written across the Priority/Priority Foundation rows) and "10 days" (written across the Core row) — the second entry could read "10 days" or "90 days"
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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 23 is a priority foundation violation, as the form records, not priority. Item 47 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. The visit now shows items 23, 47, 48, 49 and 50, matching the inspector's own count. Found in our own review of the original form.
Sep 9, 2024Routine2 violations
22Proper cold holding temperaturesFood meant to be kept cold, such as meat, dairy, cut produce or cooked leftovers, was found warmer than 41°F.P
39Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & displayFood was exposed to possible contamination while being prepared, stored or displayed, for example kept on the floor, under a leaking pipe, or uncovered in a walk-in.C
Corrections due: 9/12/24
Apr 19, 2024Routine2 violations
7No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouthAn employee with a runny nose, cough or similar symptoms was handling food or clean equipment.C
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C
Corrections due: 9/10/24 + 15