Red Lobster #0447
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Red Lobster #0447, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Plantation sits at 78, putting Red Lobster #0447 on the better side of that line. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (56F - Cold Holding) near the grill in an ice bath. Operator added more ice to the ice bath to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
82
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the right walk in cooler on the floor. Employee cleaned the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
95
Jun 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with hose attached missing vacuum breaker at mop area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a bowl of shredded cheese (49-50F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less then two hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic window cleaner substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining room some Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container of scampi sauce. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed parsley, Parmesan, fried onions on containers
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Traulsen reach in freezer on cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep area
22-08-4
50
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed fuse box to heater burned up. Operator must use chemical sanitizer for final rinse. Temperature 138F - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Unit failed to reach minimum. Temperature 153F **Time Extended**
16-54-4
90
Aug 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed fuse box to heater burned up. Operator must use chemical sanitizer for final rinse. Temperature 138°F
16-54-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cook line, grill sauce being dispensed with to go ramekin with no handle. Operator provided 2oz ladle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of microwave oven has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
82
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles in cracked or broken in the dishwashing area.
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in coolers
05-09-4
90
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermolabel , thermometer or other measuring device available for testing hot water sanitizer at dishwashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with crab legs stored in walk in freezer. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout drinks containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup in ice machine.
22-20-5
70
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food( raw scallops) stored over ready-to-eat food.( fully cooked mussels) inside walk-in cooler. Advised operator to stored properly
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
78
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1: coleslaw (50°F - Cold Holding) On cook-line, in ice bath with ice not reaching up sides of container. Operator added more ice to cover top of sides of container. #2: butter chips (49°F - Cold Holding) At wait station, in ice bath with ice not reaching up sides of container. Operator added more ice to cover sides of container. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #0447 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0447 on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0447?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0447.
How does Red Lobster #0447 compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Red Lobster #0447 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 78.
Has Red Lobster #0447's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #0447 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Red Lobster #0447 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Red Lobster #0447 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #0447 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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