Red Lobster #0611
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
82
Score
Red Lobster #0611 has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Red Lobster #0611 was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Red Lobster #0611's latest score of 82 sits above the Sebring average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and car keys on cans of clam chowder in kitchen, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on a couple of reach in coolers on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in a container of flour on back preparation table, operator moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quat sanitizer read at 150ppm at sanitizer bucket at food preparation area, operator advised employee to change. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
82
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove tile next to the back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters above the grill with a grease build up. Observed the table under the grill with a heavy build up of black soot and grease. Stand up reach in coolers gasket soiled on line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Observed only 8 food handler trading current out of 40 staff. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove tile next to the back door.
36-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters above the grill with a grease build up. Observed the table under the grill with a heavy build up of black soot and grease. Stand up reach in coolers gasket soiled on line.
23-03-4
82
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Bar keep touched face, scooped ice without washing hands. Bar keep washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on line. Operator p,aced on face. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stand up reach in coolers gasket soiled on line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on line.
14-33-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly in female restroom others present
32-23-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle under prep sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucketed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Jul 22, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain reliever back and body medication stored on cookline beside microwave and over plates.Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding) at wait station , foods not held at 41F throughout the product. Operator added lids to better cook foods throughout to 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed at dishwash area. Please replace sink or send updated plan to plan review for approval. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sink at dishwasher area removed.
51-16-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed stained cutting boards no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door to ice cream freezer tapped and tape is peeled loose. Not cleanable,not non absorbing. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile grout missing or receded and floors no longer easily cleanable. Old food debris lodged in grout lines at warewash area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses.manager inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle scoop in dry rice at bulk storage. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.observed dishes in drying rack with old glue and labels still adhering to surfaces. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizer bucket on cookline with food debris on wipe cloth and on solution. Manager had sanitizer buckets changed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.observed open container of cheese in walk-in cooler. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager corrected by double bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
39
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 0ppm ecolab on site and corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
13-05-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Manager retrained employees **Corrective Action Taken**
13-06-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed waitstaff dipping ice carrying food to tables, plating salads with wrist watches and bracelets. Manager corrected employee to remove jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed rice scoop handle touching food on bulk dry rice storage. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. manager sent all back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet broken at cookline handsink. Manager states it broke today and were told the part had to be ordered.
29-08-4
55
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed items pina colada(sour cream) sauce (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding) on waitstaff front line not at 41F or colder. Manager added lids to promoate even cooling throughout product. Items must cool throughout to 41F within 4 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
74
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #0611 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0611 on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0611?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0611.
How does Red Lobster #0611 compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Red Lobster #0611 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sebring average of 74.
Has Red Lobster #0611's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Lobster #0611 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Red Lobster #0611 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 #0611 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #0611 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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