Leesburg, Lake County

RED LOBSTER #0480

10010 US 441, Leesburg, FL 34788

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Feb 21, 2024
City
Leesburg
County
Lake
Status
Closed
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

29-34-4

Detail 22662724

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -At kitchen entrance.

41-17-4

Detail 22662719

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22662721

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -At front line. Scheduled for repair. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 22662717

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic inserts. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22662716

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Walk in freezer threshold.

14-69-4

Detail 22662723

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 22662722

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.

22-16-4

Detail 22662718

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Salad cooler.

21-44-1

Detail 22662720

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored by box of salt. Corrected On-Site

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22305568

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mussels 57f,Lobster tail 47f, Shrimp 47f, Fish 46f. Less than 4 hours. Manager moved to other unit. Rechecked Lobster tail 41f, Shrimp 42f, Fish 40f. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 22305567

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

22-20-5

Detail 22305565

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Around ice chute.

24-07-4

Detail 22305569

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Stored under paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 22305563

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under rear three compartment sink.

10-07-4

Detail 22305564

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ice cream scoop. Dipperwell slow drip. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22305566

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Handsink at kitchen entrance.

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 21999619

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Time Extended

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 21855724

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small at bar. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21855723

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Scallops 46f. Less than 4 hours. Manager added ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21855721

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Spoon in clean dish rack at pass through window. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21855727

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21855718

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 Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21855725

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On cookline. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21855726

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21855722

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21855728

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around floor drain by walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21855720

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cookline. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21855719

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over oven. Warning

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

22-57-6

Detail 21612806

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.

08A-02-6

Detail 21612802

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over French fries. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21612803

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 51f, Butter 48f. Less than 4 hours. Manager added ice. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21612805

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer over silverware at kitchen entrance. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21612801

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.

36-17-5

Detail 21612808

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Around floor drain at dry storage.

08B-38-4

Detail 21612804

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag in box soda.

22-16-4

Detail 21612807

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in box cooler.

Mar 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 20961050

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Stored above coffee station. -Spray bottle on rear prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20961047

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rear handsink used as dump sink. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20961043

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table at beginning of cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20961044

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Inside of walk in cooler door.

10-03-4

Detail 20961049

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20961042

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by walk in cooler door.

22-16-4

Detail 20961046

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer to left of fryers.

24-18-4

Detail 20961045

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. By wait station. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20961048

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cookline.

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 12Total: 19

41-10-4

Detail 20507943

High Priority - Clear toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of the ice cream freezer. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20507936

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Biscuit oven and holding box is soiled located in the back of the kitchen.

31A-11-4

Detail 20507953

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing spray bottles in the bar hand sink.

16-37-1

Detail 20507948

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 20507941

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in the bar.

31B-03-4

Detail 20507949

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in the bar

41-17-4

Detail 20507947

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled on top of ice cream freezer. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20507938

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

50-09-4

Detail 20507952

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License that is displayed expired on April 1, 2021. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20507945

Basic - Cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 20507951

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink is stored on a table in the bar area. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20507939

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse is stored above ice bin.

35B-01-4

Detail 20507937

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located in back of the kitchen.

36-17-5

Detail 20507950

Basic - Floor tiles in the walk in cooler threshold are missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair.

14-69-4

Detail 20507946

Basic - Ice buildup at threshold in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20507944

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

31B-04-4

Detail 20507940

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in the bar

23-03-4

Detail 20507954

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the line cook cooler and walk in cooler are soiled. Hood filters have a grease buildup.

21-12-4

Detail 20507942

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on the back prep table. Corrected On-Site