BRADENTON, Manatee County

RED LOBSTER #0027

5711 W 14 ST, BRADENTON, FL 34207

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
May 27, 2026
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

May 27, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-07-4

Detail 24595875

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee preparing food rings on fingers. Person in charge had person remove and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24595876

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned. Corrected On-Site

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-49-4

Detail 24558677

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.observed Dishwasher (Temperature 156) Person in charge turned on booster breaker and Dishwasher (Temperature 168 recheck) Corrected On-Site Warning

22-57-6

Detail 24558676

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. No high temp test strips. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24558673

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed inside reach in cooler on cooks line salmon (54F - Cold Holding); beef (55F - Cold Holding); crab (53F - Cold Holding); lobster (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); seafood stuffed mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated all product and been in reach in cooler for approximately 3 hours and placed all in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

23-24-4

Detail 24558678

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed on upright reach in cooler door handles soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24558672

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed standing water in dish washing machine area Person in charge mopped.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24558675

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed inside of microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24558674

Basic - Stored food not covered.observed cut lemons on beverage line not covered. Person in charge covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-03-4

Detail 24199707

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filled soap. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24199708

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed in dry storage standing water on floor.Person in charge mopped floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24199705

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filter soiled with grease.. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24199706

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

13-07-4

Detail 23612557

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch on wrist and non plain ring on finger engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area and salad make station. Employees removed and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

06-06-5

Detail 23612558

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed in back kitchen area seafood slacking at room temperature no longer frozen.employee placed seafood back in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23612559

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over char broiler in main kitchen area hood filters in soiled with grease.

33-16-4

Detail 23612560

Basic - Open dumpster lid on north end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

29-39-4

Detail 23126283

Intermediate - Back-flow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed in back kitchen area by ice machine, hose with no back-flow device

22-02-4

Detail 23126285

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area by hand washing sink 2 knives soiled with dried food particles in clean knife rack. Person in charge placed in dishwasher area. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 23126286

Basic - Food containers in dishwasher area not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Person in charge separated all containers to air dry. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23126284

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front bar area soda gun holster soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned holster. Corrected On-Site

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 22593082

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 22593084

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wrist watch and preparing food on soup and salad make station. Person in charge had employee remove watch and wash hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22593083

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.

29-11-4

Detail 22593085

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in dishwasher area hand washing sink pipe not connected to drain and water draining on floor. Manager called for repair. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-07-5

Detail 22227887

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on glove to prepare food at the salad make station and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22227889

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area.

50-09-4

Detail 22227886

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-07-4

Detail 22227888

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees Wearing jewelry and preparing food on soup and salad make station.

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 21687327

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cole Slaw (59F - Cold Holding); Tartar Sauce (66F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 1 hour and moved them to the Walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

13-07-4

Detail 21687326

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee Wearing jewelry and preparing food on soup and salad make station.

36-22-4

Detail 21687325

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish room area and back kitchen area by food preparation table. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21282869

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dried food particles on can opener in back kitchen area. Person in charge cleaned can opener. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21282867

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-22-4

Detail 21282868

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in dishwasher area, and back kitchen food preparation area.

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-53-4

Detail 20967289

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Quaternary at 0 ppm in bucket, employee replaced bucket then tested at 300ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20967287

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter Chips at 53F and Sour Cream at 55F on front counter for approximately 2 1/2 hours. Manager removed to freezer. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20967286

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade. Employee corrected by cleaning. Observed buildup of debris inside soda nozzles at bar. Manager had corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20967288

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair in rear preparation area.

36-34-5

Detail 20967285

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling filter at end of server area towards the dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20967291

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters near grill. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 20967290

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed Walkin Coolers with dust buildup.

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20471517

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup on rear bar soda nozzle. Bartender corrected by removing and cleaning the nozzle. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 20471516

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed approximately 4" by 2" hole in ceiling tile near salad station.

36-34-5

Detail 20471518

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance on ceiling tiles in kitchen and preparation areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 20471519

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed condensation dripping from vent in front of ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 20471515

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters above grill area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. also, observed rear initial of Walkin cooler with dust buildup on fan covers. Repeat Violation