Red Lobster #0848

20 Town Center Cir, Sanford, FL 32771

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 8, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Red Lobster #0848 four times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 8, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Red Lobster #0848's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 8, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Red Lobster #0848's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees F. -Shredded cheese on kitchen salad bar 48F. On salad bar 30 min or less per operator. Operator removed cheese to reach in cooler and lowered fill level.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -in bar area **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - 1 Dead roaches in dry storage area.

35A-03-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.

36-36-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, reach in cooler drawers.

05-09-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Food storage container lid for soup cracked/broken.

14-38-4

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - servers handling soiled dishes, then handling clean plates without washing hands

12A-13-4

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below bar

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. - boxed oil jug at cookline **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handles between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in back area **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - oven conveyor -bar area behind blended machines soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. - Smartpower 170 ppm.

21-45-1

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling up container, wait station. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.

14-09-4

Basic - Floor drain has accumulation of debris. Bar under four compartment sink.

36-73-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line units. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line.

14-33-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to plastic wrap. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Stored on the ground. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-74-1

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Broil box reach in cooler: shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, salad unit.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates, dishwasher area.

24-05-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs hanging grill handle.

24-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad unit.

14-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line.

22-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line.

14-33-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to biscuit mix. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Stored on the floor in hot water heater room.

08B-74-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Lobster #0848 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0848 on file is from Feb 8, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0848?

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 #0848.

How does Red Lobster #0848 compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Red Lobster #0848 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.

Has Red Lobster #0848's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #0848 have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Red Lobster #0848 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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