Red Lobster #0680
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2023
50
Score
Red Lobster #0680 has been inspected three times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 25, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Red Lobster #0680 dates to Jul 25, 2023.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other St. Augustine restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler; shrimp (46/44/49F - Cold Holding); fish (44/48F - Cold Holding); scallop (46F - Cold Holding); mussels (45F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); lobster cream (44F - Cold Holding). Operator states swinging door to walk in cooler left open during delivery moving product in and out of cooler. Employees placed ice bags on food products and kept the walk in cooler door closed while completing inspection. At conclusion of inspection; shrimp (44/42/45F - Cold Holding); fish (40/44F - Cold Holding); scallop (43F - Cold Holding); mussels (42F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding); lobster cream (45F - Cold Holding); baked potatoes second temperature(72F - Cooling). Walk in cooler in defrost mode. Inspector had operator relocate time/temperature control food for safety to the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean cutting board hanging on wall between the walk in freezer and walk in cooler has food residue stains build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No irreversible thermometer or color changing strips available for testing the high temperature dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor through the dish area.
36-22-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking on main cook line, placed beverage on clean prep table. Employee relocated the beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and sugar containers on the main cook line shelf closest to the hand wash sink lacking product labels. Employee began to label the bulk containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer door gasket has mold like substance spots.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door does not self seal, door gaps observed when the swinging cooler door is open no gasket present when sealed.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf in the prep area, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave in the waitstation area has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
50
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed multiple items in ice bath next to fryers held on time without time mark. Employee marked with correct time during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In seafood walk-in cooler observed, shrimp portions (52F - Cold Holding); fish (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items were prepped 3.85 hours prior to temperature and door to walk-in cooler has been opened frequently during rush and placed items in reach-in cooler on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee hired over 60 days without proof of training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written clean up procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed dish machine utilizing heat to sanitize with no surface temperature testing device available.
16-62-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On cook line observed employee drink stored on microwave next to clean plates. Employee moved drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer observed case of salmon stored on the floor. Operator moved salmon to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #0680 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0680 on file is from Jul 25, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0680?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0680.
How does Red Lobster #0680 compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Red Lobster #0680 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Red Lobster #0680's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #0680 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Red Lobster #0680 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.
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