Red Lobster #0033
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Red Lobster #0033, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Red Lobster #0033 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vaccum breaker at hose bib below handwash sink in prep area Advised operator to attach a vacuum breaker at hose bib **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: No vaccum breaker at hose bib below handwash sink in prep area Advised operator to attach a vacuum breaker at hose bib **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Advised operator to train employees **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong Oder by bar area and dry storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
74
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw scallops stored over ready to eat soup. Operator moved raw scallops below soup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while carrying to dish washing area, wiping cloth buckets and garbage can and then began preparing/portioning food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw shrimp/lobster while preparing/cooking and then handled cooked food, clean plates and utensils without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Produce walk-in cooler; cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated lettuce not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. At Cook line; cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held on ice less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Produce walk-in cooler; cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated lettuce not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table mounted can opener; blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
43
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Bar Ice bath; opened half and half (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held on top of ice (ice not surrounding product) less than 1 hour, added ice to surround product. At Cook line Drawers under grill; cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dish area; hand wash sink used to store soiled utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At expo line hand wash sink; no paper towels. At cook line hand wash sink; no paper towels. At dish area hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At expo line hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
64
Jul 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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. 1 on Pepsi dispenser 1 on Diet Pepsi dispenser 2 on back wall of the soda machine by soda nozzles all at server standard bar area 2 flying around at another server station. Manager killed all **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: 1 live by soda machine near bar **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer gaskets torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Same **Time Extended**
14-33-4
82
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 on Pepsi dispenser 1 on Diet Pepsi dispenser 2 on back wall of the soda machine by soda nozzles all at server standard bar area 2 flying around at another server station. Manager killed all **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Marinara container **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets on cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer gaskets torn **Warning**
14-33-4
64
Jun 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 drawer unit under burners: cooked pasta (77°F-81°F - Cold Holding) unit has an ambient temperature of 88°F. Operator immediately discarded. Item was cooked earlier today, establishment has ample working refrigeration. Operator called for service and designated unit out of service
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler. Observed at produce walk in cooler floor. Discussed with operator
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at salad line cooler. Operator instructed employee to clean and sanitize **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at wait station tested at 0ppm. Operator removed and replaced. Retested at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #0033 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0033 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0033?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0033.
How does Red Lobster #0033 compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Red Lobster #0033 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Red Lobster #0033's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #0033 have averaged around five 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 #0033 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 #0033 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #0033 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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