Red Lobster #0029

5950 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Red Lobster #0029 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at cookline and prep area.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Walk in cooler by walk in freezer door -Cookline by line box #2. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Jul 8, 2025

Complaint Full

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Prep area microwave door handle

23-24-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Bar; employee backpack stored on clean glassware -Prep area; employee beverage stored on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Walk in cooler by walk in freezer door -Cookline by line box #2

36-17-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Cookline steam table rice lid broken

14-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. At wait station. **Repeat Violation**

10-03-4

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Cook line employee left cookline area went to wait station came back to cook line and began food preparation. Reviewed proper handwashing and glove usage,employee then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Dining area; Approximately 5 ceiling tiles soiled from water damage.

36-32-5

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -Cookline area lobster crockpot; pipe not fully connected to drainage.

29-03-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet. -Prep area; triple sink faucet.

29-11-4

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, fish batter. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in salt. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Jan 12, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drain, floor drain under table next to dish machine. Drain is isolated to. Single drain and Management blocked off area from employee traffic. **Warning**

28-26-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (51F); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) in top section of cooler at expo / server station. Coleslaw and cheese was tested at 41F less than 3 hours ago per Manager. Containers moved to inside walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

01C-03-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface, pipe behind dish machine and condensation pipe line from walk in cooler. **Warning**

29-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.plastic bins and lids stacked wet on shelves next to triple sink. Manager separated bins and moved lids to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

24-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Lobster #0029 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0029 on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0029?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0029.

How does Red Lobster #0029 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Red Lobster #0029 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Red Lobster #0029's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Lobster #0029 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Lobster #0029 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Red Lobster #0029 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #0029 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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