RED LOBSTER #0479

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired foodhandler trading certificates. Operator able to provide the food safety manager certificate for the expired foodhandler training certificate. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above cookline at grill.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed residue buildup on ceiling tiles at various locations at kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed calamari flour not labeled at container above Reach in Freezer next to Deep Fryers. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half n half opened, without date marked after.

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with hat on, but long hair, not restrained back.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed dried food debris on microwave shield. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line, with debris on gasket. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on blade. Observed operator taking can opener to dish to be washed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at first handwashing sink, )when you enter Kitchen, closest to the front door) with tea/coffee stains inside sink, being used as a dump sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in double doors, (by walk in cooler)food debris on back side of handles. Observed operator asking employee to clean handle Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on dry storage shelf, cordless speaker and phone charger on dry good shelf. Observed operator remove items, place in a container, labeled employee only, and put container on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in dry storage, along cove moldings, debris on floor.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed throughout kitchen, tongs hanging on door handles. Educated operator on why, and proper storage. Observed operator removing tongs and storing properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave shields throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. Observed cook cleaning shields. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and bar, reach in coolers with food debris on gaskets. Observed cook starting to clean gaskets. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, multiple seafood items on speed rack without lids on containers,protecting food. Observed operator covering food. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1, 2024.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black mold like substance on the metal frame of ice machine. Observed operator cleaning frame. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on dessert reach in cooler, food debris on backside of handle. Observed operator cleaning back side of handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Maui Maui thawing in original packaging. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Observed operator cutting packaging to expose to air. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee wireless speaker on a prep counter top. Observed operator removing and properly storing wireless speaker. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door on left hand side from lock to the floor, a gap in the door.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fan guard inside of microwave in prep area with food debris on guard. Observed operator cleaning fan guard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen and bar with food debris on them and some torn.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed bar shaker containers put away clean with food debris still stuck to containers,inside and out side. Observed operator having bartender re wash containers Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple dry items taken out of original container containers and put into bins without proper labels. Observed operator labeling containers. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has food debris on it. Observed operator cleaning can opener and removing food debris off of it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink next to Pepsi dispensing machine being used as a dump sink. Operator melted all ice that was inside and informed employees that its for hand washing only. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in seasoning tri bins, a paper soup cup, a tray, and a black togo tray inside containers being used as scoops. Observed operator removing them and throwing them away Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed soup spoons not inverted with handles up in white container at silverware station. Observed operator placing them correct in container with handles up. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Iced tea/ Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed black mold like substance on machine, behind nozzles. Observed operator scrubbing soda machines. Wash, rinse, sanitize Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in panko container handle touching panko. Operator corrected on site Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance behind nozzles of soda machine.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed open ceiling tile next to walk in freezer. Observed Manager replacing tile. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee red can Red Bull in reach in cooler in dessert cooler. Observed manager removing said drink and disposing drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed a lot of ice build up in walk in freezer on pipes and floors. Observed manager sliding on slick ice. Observed water dripping from pipes in freezer and ice hanging from fire sprinklers.

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in handicap stall in ladies bathroom, light bulb out. Observed manager replacing bulb. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple labels stuck on containers in dish area on drying shelf. Observed Manager removing all containers with labels on them and putting them back in dish pit. Corrective Action Taken

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.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in Charge, Johnanne Neal.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

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.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on handle below grill. Operator removed and placed it above at a proper and safe location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dipper well for ice cream scoop has a mold like substance inside.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In office.

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From the left hand side of the dish machine. Operator fixed connections on the wash side of machine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior hose Bibb.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at shelf by prep area.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at multiple flour containers. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt not labeled. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook scratch neck and face and continued in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing after touching face or hair. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn in multiple units.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed several light bulbs out in kitchen area.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holsters at bar and can opener blade at prep area.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle at flour container. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed at ware washing area drain. Operator cleaned out the drain with food debris and now functioning properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet at Men's bathroom stall.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at bar area and kitchen. Operator placed in new container off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site