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RED LOBSTER #0019

Food safety records indicate RED LOBSTER #0019 in ST. PETERSBURG has 8 inspections with a 2.5/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

6151 34th Street North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33714
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13567451

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish pit Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer in cook line Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and conveyer oven soiled in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in coolers in kitchen. Manager instructed employees to clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of rice next to fryers soiled. Manager instructed employees to clean unit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at salad station
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At front bar, pipe to three compartment sink broke during inspection and began to drain on the floor. Manager repaired pipe.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found (3) live flies (1) at front bar (2) at dish pit Discussed with manager to dispatch flies is possible and clean and sanitize the area. Call made to Supervisor Lisa D. regarding flies. Advised to educate operator.

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10875323

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles with buildup of of debris.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken reach in cooler, not holding any time/temperature control for safety food, underneath cook top on line.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish room.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside reach-in freezer across from cook-line.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cookline soiled with debris
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler soiled on cook-line.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath handwash sink in dish room.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener in prep area soiled with old debris

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886523

  • 06-09-1: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. Salmon Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885233

  • 22-57-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Ran dish machine 6 times, high temp theremometer read as follows : Dishwasher (Temperature 132) Discussed setting up 3 comp sink with quat sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live flies on ceiling in dish drop off area in kitchen 3 live flies above kitchen entrance 5 flies on smoke detector in server station 3 flies landing on bus tubs in server area 6 live flies on walls in opposite kitchen entrance 4 flies on wall and in operable bug light next to bar 3 flies on wall in dish room entrance to kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: 7 live flies throughout the restaurant. Pest control on site during inspection. All flies were killed and removed during call back. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886189

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8784158

  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe behind hand sink in kitchen server area was disconnected at start of inspection. Water was draining onto floor and collecting. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Fly excrement and/or droppings present. Heavy fly excrement on smoke detector in service kitchen entrance. Fly excrement on plastic trim of entrance to kitchen at both ends.
  • 22-57-6: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. Ran dish machine 6 times, high temp theremometer read as follows : Dishwasher (Temperature 132) Discussed setting up 3 comp sink with quat sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live flies on ceiling in dish drop off area in kitchen 3 live flies above kitchen entrance 5 flies on smoke detector in server station 3 flies landing on bus tubs in server area 6 live flies on walls in opposite kitchen entrance 4 flies on wall and in operable bug light next to bar 3 flies on wall in dish room entrance to kitchen
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink under repair during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8551063

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Empty cardboard boxes covering floor in walk-in freezer
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bread crumbs
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 72F after in prep area
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor ovens
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cakes uncovered in walk-in freezer
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies at bar
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); pico (59F - Cold Holding) at front counter, staff added ice to ice bath **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Soiled rag taped to tongs used to clean grill surface
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some employee certificates are not originals

Inspection Date: 11/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382597

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under bar in lobby
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Probe thermometer biotic drink on pasta cooling rack in produce walk in cooler
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet in dish pit
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooks line gaskets
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); pico (51F - Cold Holding) inspector recommended putting these items on time as a solution to keeping the well on ice. Time as a public health control was emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under hand wash sink in dish pit
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.