Red Lobster #0696

2328 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Red Lobster #0696 has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Spring Hill restaurant, which scores around 84. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - A gallon jug of milk in the ice cream reach-in cooler was not date-marked after 24 hours. The operator then dated the milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces were soiled, including slimy or moldy buildup on soda nozzles in the bar area, a mold-like substance or slime on the gaskets of the reach-in cooler labeled "Crabfest Boil" across from the fryers, a mold-like substance inside the bowl chill cooler, and dust accumulation on the fan in the dry box walk-in cooler. The operator cleaned the soda nozzles, the gaskets, the bowl chill cooler, and the fan in the dry box walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 3 containers wet nesting on the shelving unit above the three compartment sink in the kitchen. The operator separated the containers to let them air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put a beard guard on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
70
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Shellstock have a green tag indicating they require further treatment/processing before being shipped to or used by a retail establishment. See stop sale. Observed box of 100 count raw oysters with a green tag in walk-in cooler from Amite Oysters LLC out of Louisiana with certification number 2358. Discussed the importance of this violation in depth with operator. Inspector observed operator discard oysters in the dumpster. Information on present green tag is listed below. Dealers Name: Amite Oysters LLC Address: 10515 Hwy 16 Amite, LA Certification No.: LA-2358 Original Dealer's Cert. No.: LA-1988-55 Harvest ID Number: 489958 Date of Harvest: 10/26/23 Harvest Area: Area #19 Type of Shellfish: Oyster Quantity of Shellfish: 100 ct **Warning**
01B-39-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on salad reach-in cooler in wait station area. Operator swapped cutting board out with a smooth and easily cleanable cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4
78
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked lobster (47F - Cold Holding); mussels in shell (49F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers on middle of cook line - cooked lobster (47F - Cold Holding); mussels in shell (49F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding); not all temperatures documented today. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Lobster #0696 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0696 on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0696?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0696.

How does Red Lobster #0696 compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?

Red Lobster #0696 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.

Has Red Lobster #0696's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Lobster #0696 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Red Lobster #0696 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Red Lobster #0696 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #0696 is inspected around two times per year on average.