Red Lobster #0071
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Red Lobster #0071 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Daytona Beach restaurant, which scores around 71. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
55
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun at bar
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in freezer by door
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave -bottom oven
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -ware washing area -behind prep tables
36-27-5
74
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. -lobster 129f corrected to 147f **Warning**
03C-75-5
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. **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -container of orange juice in hand sink at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -walk in freezer **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -cookline **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on long drip pan of hood over char grill **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -at Dishmachine water drained on to floor,employee cleaned drain. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-19-4
55
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 142f corrected to 165f **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee grab lettuce with barehands and placed in pans.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -employee grab lettuce with bare hands
13-06-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -bar
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone and keys on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -small amount of water on floor in water heater room
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -walk in freezer
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. -fry box cooler on cookline
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -bottom oven in prep area
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood and hood filters soiled with grease. Per employee scheduled for cleaning
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sink and surface sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 7.81 ppm corrected to 4.33 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
41
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -15 rodent droppings on storage area floor, under shelving. Area cleaned and sanitized, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food employee touched beard guard with gloved hands and did not change gloves and wash hands, but continue to prepare food.. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Station shredded cheese 44F recently returned to unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Lactic Acid 3010 ppm. Operator has scheduled Ecolab to correct. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser not labeled in chemical storage room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Spinach dip and crackers for employee lunch stored in front line reach in cooler above customer food . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing watch at cookline. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Frontline floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water in kitchen area. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ventilation hood is is soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors at mop sink area. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Wash ware ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
27
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb above mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cough. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-14-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk.
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain, dishwasher area.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #0071 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0071 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0071?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0071.
How does Red Lobster #0071 compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Red Lobster #0071 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Red Lobster #0071's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #0071 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Red Lobster #0071 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 #0071 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #0071 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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