Red Lobster #0480

10010 Us 441, Leesburg, FL 34788

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 21, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Red Lobster #0480, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 21, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Red Lobster #0480 dates to Feb 21, 2024.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Leesburg facility scores 75, putting Red Lobster #0480 on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -At kitchen entrance.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -At front line. Scheduled for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-36-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic inserts. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Walk in freezer threshold.

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Salad cooler.

22-16-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored by box of salt. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small at bar. **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Scallops 46f. Less than 4 hours. Manager added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Spoon in clean dish rack at pass through window. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On cookline. **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cookline. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around floor drain by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-17-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over oven. **Warning**

23-03-4

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over French fries. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 51f, Butter 48f. Less than 4 hours. Manager added ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer over silverware at kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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.

22-57-6

53B-14-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Around floor drain at dry storage.

36-17-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag in box soda.

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in box cooler.

22-16-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Lobster #0480 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0480 on file is from Feb 21, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0480?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0480.

How does Red Lobster #0480 compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?

Red Lobster #0480 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 75.

Has Red Lobster #0480's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Lobster #0480 have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Red Lobster #0480 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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