Red Lobster #0348

26320 Us 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Red Lobster #0348, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with dust” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding)

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding) see stop sale

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Discussed the need to add a vacuum breaker/ backflow preventer to the side of splitter not going to chemical.

29-34-4

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Dishwasher went from soiled to clean end of machine with no hand wash.

12A-13-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator unaware that a test kit for the dishwasher is required. She stated they will be ordered

16-33-4

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper. Towel lining the bottom of a pan holing fresh herbs. Discussed the need to use only material approved for food contact.

14-86-1

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Terry cloth towel used to oil grill.

21-05-5

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with dust. Area behind soda nozzles soiled with dust build up. 2 small cutting boards on cookline stained. Discussed with manager.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage near bar walk in cooler

36-36-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in flip top cold holding unit

14-09-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in utility room on floor 1 dead roach near utility room entrance on floor. 2 dead roaches on sticky trap on floor in dry storage. Operator discarded and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area soiled with debris

36-73-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs touching cut lettuce. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee in prep.

13-03-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing in walk in freezer.

36-17-5

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.

29-18-4

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -work order in place per manager - triple sink in use to clean dishes

22-47-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. - manger changed solution -recheck Wiping buckets 700ppm DDBSA / 1875ppm Lactic acid SmartpowerSink and Surface **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled can opener on prep table in back kitchen -employee cleaned can opener **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor behind ice machine - manager cleaned and sanitized floor **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away turn off at expo line - manager moved utensils to triple sink to be cleaned - per manager , not to use dipper well

10-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( pineapples) stored with ready-to-eat food( cut cabbage ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Lobster #0348 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0348 on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0348?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0348.

How does Red Lobster #0348 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Red Lobster #0348 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Red Lobster #0348's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Lobster #0348 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Red Lobster #0348 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 #0348 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #0348 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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