Red Lobster #0246

1750 W 49 St, Hialeah, FL 33012
Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

Red Lobster #0246 has been inspected three times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Red Lobster #0246 is from Jan 12, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 76, which Red Lobster #0246's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shell cracking pliers stored inside hand wash sink by ware washing area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kit and inside walk in freezer broken tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking water at mop sink ecolab cleaning station, also pipe at gage on dish machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at bar area, employee stored sanitizer bucket six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle next to clean utensils at drying racks ware washing station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler and ware washing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at ware washing area food residues on the floor.
36-01-4
67
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
22-35-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink near to dishwasher area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces over 24 hours not dated in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with tartare sauce not labeled with common name stored in reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean forks stored not inverted in kitchen area.
24-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen. Also in dishwasher area behind dishwasher machine.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on all units in kitchen area.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Lobster #0246 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0246 on file is from Jan 12, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0246?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0246.

How does Red Lobster #0246 compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Red Lobster #0246 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Red Lobster #0246's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #0246 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Red Lobster #0246 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.