RED LOBSTER #0075
215 East Merritt Island Causeway
Florida, 32952
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior rear wall of ice bin for soda machine is soiled
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored in the floor behind fryers. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In walk in freezer Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on service line cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); slaw (47F - Cold Holding). Operator placed on time control **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. Currently installed before the splitter Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine is soiled. Can opener is soiled. Soda gun holster shins the bar is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not tethered Corrected On-Site
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets at ice machine. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for walk in freezer in disrepair. Deteriorating
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walkway behind dish machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bibs on the floor in storage room. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame. On floor, walls and ceiling. Stalactites forming near entry
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden support structure in walk in freezer is not sealed Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine bottle on shelf over make line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bus tub of shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Being stored over identical container filled with ice. Majority of surface area exposed to ambient kitchen temperature. On service line whipped butter (55F - Cold Holding). Containers over ice (not submerged) are positioned with direct exposure to heat lamp above. Discussed use of time as a public health control with operator as an alternative to maintaining temperature Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun holster at bar has unidentifiable growth. Cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple spoons in hand wash sink on service line. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator is unable to provide irreversible temperature measuring device.
- 53B-14-5: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.
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters for ice machine last replaced 5/2023
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee hair restraint not pulled completely over entire head of hair on top. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In walk in freezer. Stored foods under visibly contaminated dripping stalactites of ice.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. In walk in freezer. Exposed insulation along ceiling in multiple locations
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden support structure in walk in freezer is not sealed.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On service side of line. In ice wells sour cream (86F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (58F - Cold Holding)
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sanitizer stored on shelf over single service wet wipes/towelettes. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-16-4:Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Stored beneath chemicals in closet. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walls, ceiling, floors and entryway
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Pungent odor in hallway between mop sink and soda bib rooms
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are stored with food contact exposed. Operator placed lid over container Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler are rusted
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood used as support beams in walk in freezer over stored foods
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Being held over ice on each side of the service window slaw (52F - Cold Holding); pico (51F - Cold Holding).
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned Interior of soda gun holster behind bar has an accumulation of mold like substance Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above cook line is accumulating dust
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At entrance to walk in cooler
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with flour. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed upright reach in cooler raw fish store over Ready To Eat items. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5: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 open gallon of milk in make table station under the counter not dated. Operator discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe can opener blade soiled. Ice bin has mold like substances accumulating Interior of microwave soiled Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5: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. Debra card expired 2022
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).