RED LOBSTER #6282
11550 Southwest 88th Street
Miami, Florida, 33176
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC return over dishwasher area, and one over cookline.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream tub uncovered at chest reach in unit.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar area dump sink.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding) at flip top next to salad station, manager voluntarily discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed large gaps at ceiling at dry storage area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled AC return over preparation area at kitchen line, also over ware washing area.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned glasses stored under bug zapper at kitchen entrance, staff moved glass to a safe location. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at cook line.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled/dusted fan covers at walk in cooler. Observed soiled reach in cooler gasket at units at cook line.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays stored not inverted at cook line, chef inverted trays. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler center line at kitchen area. As per supervisor for less than two hours, staff placed containers in ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 6/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing still water in the dip-well, operator turned on faucet. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled in the dry storage room.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (63F - Cold Holding)stored on the server station in the kitchen for less than 1 hours,as per operator. Operator threw away product as for quality and placed new item on the line. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rotating oven with accumulated food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/3/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Explanation was provided to the manager in charge. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Explanation was provided to the manager in charge. Warning **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the walk in cooler . Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/9/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine located close to the Warewashing area Warning Priority: Basic
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Observed: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Explanation was provided to the manager in charge. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 14-74-7:Basic - Observed: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at the salad station with ambient temperature of 50 F, cut lettuce and coleslaw were stored inside for ambient cooling. Warning Priority: Basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottles at preparation table at front kitchen area. Warning Priority: Basic
- 13-03-4:Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing desserts with not hair restraint. Warning Priority: Basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed back of the door handle is missing/ broken. Warning Priority: Basic
- 36-22-4:Basic - Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under preparation table at kitchen. Warning Priority: Basic
- Observed: Employee personal items stored:Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was provided. Warning Priority: Basic
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at ware washing area Manager put paper towels at hand sink Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - Observed: 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. Observed company policy , but manager provided signing receipt dated from 2019. There is no proof for New employees about it. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Observed: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed servers getting dirty plates and then, serving food without washing their hands. Proper procedure was explained to the employees . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning Priority: High Priority
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 51 F inside reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 50 F . Food was stored inside for about 2 hrs 15 minutes as per manager . Manager decided to discard it. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning Priority: High Priority
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed reach in cooler at the salad station with ambient temperature of 50 F, coleslaw 52 F was stored inside for ambient cooling. As per manager food item was inside the cooler for around 2 hrs 15 minutes . Temperature was rechecked after 1 1/2 hr and food item had the same temperature. Manager decided to discarded the food . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning Priority: High Priority
- 14-17-4:Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the walk in cooler . Warning Priority: Basic
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/9/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).