Red Lobster #0769
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Red Lobster #0769 has eight inspections in the public record. Red Lobster #0769 was last inspected on Oct 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Lake City restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Loose cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's restroom floor soiled with paper, standing water. Urinal, toilet, and sink not clean, stained and dirty. **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish in unopened bag labeled to remove before thawing at 39F.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. No fan-guard in microwave. Leak in dipperwell connection line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under dipper well. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters over grill soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
43
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Vertical reach-in cooler: lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards of reach-in cooler. Stored slicer soiled with old food debris. Ice machine plate soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation. Glow racks and underside of prep table shelves soiled with grease and old food accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Leak in crab boiler. Side panel missing from upper corner of reach-in cooler. Reach-in cooler handle missing. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor from leak in crab boiler unit. Manager scheduled repair and is removing the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle contacting rice in bulk storage bin. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Soda machine upper plate soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label debris on stored food bins over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
61
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Server touched her cheek and face mask then proceeded to serve a tray of food to customers.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards of reach-in cooler. Ice machine plate soiled with mold-like substance. Bar ice bin wall soiled with mold-like substance and foreign substance with paper-like appearance. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation. Glow racks and underside of prep table shelves soiled with grease and old food accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rag in bottom of hand wash sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler handle missing. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Soda machine upper plate soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label debris on stored food bins over three compartment sink.
16-46-4
61
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards of reach-in cooler soiled with dark stains and cut marks. Microwave interiors soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Bar ice bin soiled with mold-like substance. Manager cleaned. Corrected on site. Reach-in cooler doors stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler handle missing.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk-in cooler. Manager was pressure washing equipment when inspector arrived.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris throughout. Soda machine backsplash and upper plate soiled with food debris. Door of ice cream freezer soiled with food debris. Exterior of reach-in cooler prep-table cabinet soiled. Glow racks soiled with grease accumulation. Manager was in process of cleaning during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Wall rack of single-service cups not inverted or protected. Manager covered. Single-service bins on cookline not inverted or protected. Manager flipped over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking under dish table of warewashing area. Water leaking from inside cabinet of front dipperwell. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
50
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon marked with asterisk on menu taking you to the consumer advisory indicating salmon can be served undercooked. Operator called multiple people to get a copy, she was emailed copy by corporate office. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (54F - Cold Holding) at server alley next to hot pass through window in ice, the top portion of butter is above the 41F. Spoke to operator about placing metal lid on top to help container cold air.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At outside refuse area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Using sink and surface cleaner sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand up reach in cooler soiled interior. Salad reach in coolers on server line interior soiled. Interior both ice bins at server area and bar. Small reach in cooler holding cheese and bread food racks soiled. Tongs used to build salads the inside grooves are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico made previous days no date mark. Cream in reach in cooler behind bar opened previous days no date. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled air vents on server alley ceiling. Floor and pipes under dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on servers reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler, operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 spatulas stored between metal piece under grill. Operator moved spatulas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom door to microwave on cooks line by conveyer oven. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line. Backsplash of fryers. Backsplash soda machine. Water spray hose at conveyer oven nozzle is soiled. Seasoning shakers exterior soiled. Interior reach in freezer behind bar holding glasses. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large plastic containers above prep area with old food debris. Blender soiled in back kitchen.
16-48-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under dirty dish table at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #0769 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0769 on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0769?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0769.
How does Red Lobster #0769 compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Red Lobster #0769 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.
Has Red Lobster #0769's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #0769 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Red Lobster #0769 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 #0769 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #0769 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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