Red Lobster #0075
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Red Lobster #0075 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Red Lobster #0075's latest score of 43 falls below the Merritt Island average of 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler. Raw scallops stored over cooked shrimp. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 drawer reach-in cooler on make line cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding); slaw (45F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster behind the bar **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on service side of dish window. Restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Fully thawed raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has a buildup of ice on walls, floors, ceiling and shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over service window for cook line is soiled. Gaskets to reach-in coolers are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. No cover for container of iced tea bags. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
43
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawer on cook line slaw (45F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Behind the bar
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Put on hair net **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in prep area
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All surfaces in walk in freezer. Heavy accumulation on floor at entry
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer has exposed insulation surrounding condenser
14-36-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
47
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine bottle on shelf over make line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bus tub of shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Being stored over identical container filled with ice. Majority of surface area exposed to ambient kitchen temperature. On service line whipped butter (55F - Cold Holding). Containers over ice (not submerged) are positioned with direct exposure to heat lamp above. Discussed use of time as a public health control with operator as an alternative to maintaining temperature **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun holster at bar has unidentifiable growth. Cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple spoons in hand wash sink on service line. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator is unable to provide irreversible temperature measuring device.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters for ice machine last replaced 5/2023
29-28-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walkway behind dish machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not tethered **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets at ice machine. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for walk in freezer in disrepair. Deteriorating
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bibs on the floor in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame. On floor, walls and ceiling. Stalactites forming near entry
14-69-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden support structure in walk in freezer is not sealed **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
27
Feb 1, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sanitizer stored on shelf over single service wet wipes/towelettes. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On service side of line. In ice wells sour cream (86F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (58F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In walk in freezer. Stored foods under visibly contaminated dripping stalactites of ice.
08B-36-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. In walk in freezer. Exposed insulation along ceiling in multiple locations
14-36-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted
14-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden support structure in walk in freezer is not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee hair restraint not pulled completely over entire head of hair on top. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
58
Oct 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Being held over ice on each side of the service window slaw (52F - Cold Holding); pico (51F - Cold Holding).
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned Interior of soda gun holster behind bar has an accumulation of mold like substance **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood used as support beams in walk in freezer over stored foods
14-06-4
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Stored beneath chemicals in closet. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walls, ceiling, floors and entryway
14-69-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Pungent odor in hallway between mop sink and soda bib rooms
36-64-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are stored with food contact exposed. Operator placed lid over container **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler are rusted
14-17-4
58
Sep 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed upright reach in cooler raw fish store over Ready To Eat items. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed open gallon of milk in make table station under the counter not dated. Operator discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe can opener blade soiled. Ice bin has mold like substances accumulating Interior of microwave soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Debra card expired 2022
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above cook line is accumulating dust
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At entrance to walk in cooler
36-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with flour. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Dec 5, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler ; coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes , cut romaine (56F - Cold Holding) utilizing time for items at salad bar. Expo line cold hold sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) Pico 50F, shredded cheese 49F set up line and didn't have item submerged in ice bath. Manager corrected rechecked temperature found at sour cream 42F, cheese41f Pico 42f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Microwave soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided plan. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Exterior door on the server line.
14-71-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #0075 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0075 on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0075?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0075.
How does Red Lobster #0075 compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Red Lobster #0075 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Red Lobster #0075's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #0075 have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Red Lobster #0075 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Red Lobster #0075 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #0075 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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