Red Lobster #0730
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Red Lobster #0730 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Fort Pierce restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over baked potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Drain on floor under biscuit station and prep sink drain on floor is rising with gray water and backing up, causing gray water to puddle on to the floor area where cook has to walk through to use oven.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
28-26-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese 46f cold holding ,2nd temperature 37f cold holding , **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By salad bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink by salad station
29-20-5
45
Apr 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese shredded 50f cold holding, in biscuit station manager stated out for less than 2 hours advised to rapid chill. Manager place in freezer
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fork and holder in sink at servers station **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small boards on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In back storage area **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bar cooler
29-49-6
64
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink by dishwasher station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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**
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Area by prep station water on floor.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water. Water temperature at 127 F, in formed manager. **Corrected On-Site**
22-15-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Informed manager. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine is leaking on to floor area. They are setting up three compartment sink until fixed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Three compartment sink set up. Work order placed for dishwasher. **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small center cooler on cooks line, drawers on cooks line. Had power outage this am waiting on electrician. Do not store food in cooler until maintaining proper temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Cooler not in use at this time **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
74
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic Alfredo 51f cold holding , Mac and cheese 56f cold holding , lemon ber blanc 56f cold holding crab cluster 54f cold holding , from this am placed in walk in to rapid chill **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine is leaking on to floor area. They are setting up three compartment sink until fixed. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small center cooler on cooks line, drawers on cooks line. Had power outage this am waiting on electrician. Do not store food in cooler until maintaining proper temperature. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In kitchen area large bins **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In walk in cooler had power outage this am waiting on electrician **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. End of cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Lobster tails 75f - 80f thawing employee placed in cooler to rapid chill **Warning**
06-03-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near dish area **Warning**
36-17-5
47
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 149°F-153°F Operator fixed during inspection Final temp. 161°F **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open box of breaded Raw shrimp over bus tub of fries in reach in freezer next to fryers
08A-02-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area on under side of beer tower at bar has an accumulation of mold like substance Rear interior wall of ice bin at soda dispenser has an accumulation of mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dish area and at end of cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees with no training or expired certificates
53B-13-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer next to fryers is soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On make table across from fryers. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
41
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in sink manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flours **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #0730 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0730 on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0730?
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 #0730.
How does Red Lobster #0730 compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Red Lobster #0730 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Red Lobster #0730's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #0730 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Red Lobster #0730 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 #0730 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #0730 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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