Red Lobster #0385
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
41
Score
Red Lobster #0385 has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Red Lobster #0385's latest score of 41 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 flying insects in various places throughout kitchen and in server areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Observed one flying insect at triple sink area in kitchen. Observed two flying insects in server areas off of dining room. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Observed two flying insects in far left server area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Nov 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 flying insects in various places throughout kitchen and in server areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Observed one flying insect at triple sink area in kitchen. Observed two flying insects in server areas off of dining room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of food handling training for any employee working at establishment for 60+ days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Person in charge needs more time to obtain employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
78
Nov 19, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
8
Aug 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose bibb under hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge added during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
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. At time of inspection, dishmachine in use, only testing at 156F. Reached 171F by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-57-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mozzarella cheese in walk in cooler dated 1/26.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at dish machine handle dirty dishware, then clean dishware without hand wash. Spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. At time of inspection, person in charge only able to provide regular thermometer that does not hood temperature to test high temperature dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds tomatoes on time in lieu of temperature, no written plan provided.
03F-10-5
45
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); calamari (47F - Cold Holding) in bottom reach-in cooler across from stove. Employee stated items were placed in cooler this morning when setting up kitchen. Operator removed both items and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill. Retemped at end of inspection and both items 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two Portable cutting boards on cook line soiled/ stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior back of ice bin across from walk in freezer soiled. Employee cleaned during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Bottom reach-in cooler of two door unit across from stove on cook line unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 48F. Observed build up of ice surrounding fan area. Operator removed TCS foods from cooler until unit is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
70
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #0385 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0385 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Red Lobster #0385 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Red Lobster #0385 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Red Lobster #0385's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #0385 have averaged around three 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 #0385 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 #0385 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #0385 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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