Red Lobster #0019
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Red Lobster #0019 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Red Lobster #0019's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (8) live roaches inside the bottom access panel of the dish machine **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of Blodgeth ovens heavily soiled in rear prep area. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn foil used as cover under char grill on cook line. Heavily soiled with debris. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored food in walk-in cooler uncovered: Raw shrimp Raw lobster Raw fish Cooked crab **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on floor from crab pot **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. (4) dead roaches in unused server wait area by the front bar **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor under crab pot and double stacked Blodgeth ovens **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under cook line **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
58
Nov 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
35A-02-7
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**
29-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish pit **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer in cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and conveyer oven soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at salad station
29-49-6
61
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener in prep area soiled with old debris
22-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath handwash sink in dish room.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler soiled on cook-line.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cookline soiled with debris
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside reach-in freezer across from cook-line.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish room.
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken reach in cooler, not holding any time/temperature control for safety food, underneath cook top on line.
14-11-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles with buildup of of debris.
23-24-4
64
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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**
35A-02-6
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**
22-57-6
74
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
35A-02-6
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**
22-57-6
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.
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink under repair during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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**
29-08-4
55
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under hand wash sink in dish pit
29-34-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under bar in lobby
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooks line gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet in dish pit
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
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
40-06-5
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
12B-07-4
47
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw at salad station 45F, held less than 4 hours **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live flies near dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed wiping cloth taped to tongs and used as basting brush for applying oil to grill **Warning**
14-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food/drinks with condiments in reach in cooler near dry storage **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Trash on floor behind bar **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging in front of grill **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in coleslaw on front line **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler/freezer gaskets soiled on cook line. Fan covers soiled in walk in beer cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Scraping tools stored on shelf above service line in kitchen **Warning**
42-03-5
45
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #0019 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0019 on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0019?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0019.
How does Red Lobster #0019 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Red Lobster #0019 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Red Lobster #0019's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #0019 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Red Lobster #0019 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Red Lobster #0019 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #0019 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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