Red Lobster #6205
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
74
Score
Red Lobster #6205 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Melbourne average 84, so Red Lobster #6205 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting on drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under microwave on cook line has torn gasket. Reach in freezer on cook line has torn gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door near office has gap at the bottom open edge.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink has missing tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave over ice cream soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers on cook line have soiled gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
74
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in back prep area. Employee refilled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Ran dishwasher multiple times, temp at 154F. GM reset breaker, temperature reached 168F **Corrected On-Site**
16-54-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. Establishment is open and operating. Verified ownership and location. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line by fryer area. Manager squeegeed **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under table by back door, silverware and debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink has broken tiles
36-17-5
67
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half not date marked when opened. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen by cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cardboard container used as scoop in large plastic bin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep area.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small container of panko not labeled in back prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above microwave on back prep line has dust build up.
36-34-5
58
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Island Oasis yogurt 45F recommended to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed some rust build up on blade.
14-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4
74
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times Tea container in front of sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwasher area
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Small reach in cooler front line
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Coconut shrimp, garlic and crabs walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. One hand sink at ally 2 station and one hand sink in bar area. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Stored with butter dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
21-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Server apron on table next to drink station. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dipperwell flushing not on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at bar sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cook line refrigerator taped.
14-71-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #6205 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #6205 on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #6205?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #6205.
How does Red Lobster #6205 compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Red Lobster #6205 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Red Lobster #6205's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #6205 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Red Lobster #6205 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 #6205 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #6205 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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