Red Lobster #6207
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
100
Score
Red Lobster #6207 appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Winter Haven sits at 89, putting Red Lobster #6207 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies at bar area by Hennessy Cognac. Operator disposed and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 dead flies in bar area inside of Hennessy Cognac, Operator disposed of flies and cleaned and sanitized bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 ounce of Hennessy Cognac left in bottle, two dead flies inside of the Hennessy Cognac Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish machine. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty towel in hand washing sink across from the cook line by the walk in cooler, operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at: Location across from the cook line by walk in cooler, operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility: Women's restroom stall two unavailable for use. - OUTBOF ORDER
32-05-4
78
Dec 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
95
Dec 18, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Cold water 77F **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Final rinse 86F **Warning**
27-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cold water 77F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Cold water 77F **Warning**
27-10-4
67
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In dry storage **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of the fryer
23-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By part of the cook line
36-22-4
82
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups in hand wash sink at the bar. Operator removed the cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to the oven.
31B-06-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In the middle section of the grill on the cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food and dry storage missing covers.
38-07-4
74
Aug 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw Fish stored over raw veg in reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed removed raw fish and placed below raw vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo 44F cold holding. Employee placed Pico de gallo in shallow pan temp taken again 11:30 am 40F cold holding. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bleach stored on top of ice machine. Employee removed bleach from ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar at front entrance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender in hand washing sink at the bar. Employee removed blender. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware not inverted on front line. Employee inverted all silverware on front line. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee removed employees food off food served to the public. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in cooler on cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Employee increased velocity to flush food particles away at ice cream station. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine panel. Employee cleaned panel. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
37
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Ice machine Soda gun in bar area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid in spray bottle in bar area. Small spray bottle of light pink liquid. operator discarded. COS
41-17-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Coconut shrimp in walk-in freezer. Employee labeled shrimp Do Not Use. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Coconut shrimp in walk-in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of breading in stockroom
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #6207 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #6207 on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #6207?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #6207.
How does Red Lobster #6207 compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Red Lobster #6207 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 89.
Has Red Lobster #6207's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Lobster #6207 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Red Lobster #6207 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 #6207 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #6207 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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