Red Lobster #6208

3706 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Red Lobster #6208, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Lakeland restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on side wall.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed on cook line.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled , dirt, dust. Observed on shelf in storage area used for raw potatoes.

23-03-4

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind kitchen equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed on cook line.

22-08-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white board on cook line.

14-09-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under shelves in dry storage area, manager swept, mopped and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

35A-03-4

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers in sink in bar area. Manager removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 77F. Observed at 2nd service station. Hot water turned off due to leak, all other sinks have hot water.

27-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink in 2nd service station.

29-11-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.

36-17-5

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 1 live roach on wall in dry storage room, manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized wall, 2 live roaches on floor behind boiling equipment in food preparation area. **Warning**

35A-05-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment. **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area. **Warning**

36-17-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on in broil box unit. **Warning**

22-16-4

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris in soda gun.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in bar area.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in bar area.

31B-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machine, and in service beverage area between equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in dish area, water gathering under tiles.

36-17-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed around cracked tiles in dish.

36-22-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 27, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface with food debris. Observed on can opener blade, employee cleaned can opener blade. Employee cleaned blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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. Emailed manager form. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

16-21-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind soft drink dispenser system.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on gaskets on unit on cookline .

23-03-4

Sep 21, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade, employee placed in dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 140) dish machine not in use, operator set up 3-compartment sink for use with quaternary at 300 ppm.

22-56-4

Basic - Water leaking faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink near Storage area.

29-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Lobster #6208 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #6208 on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #6208?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #6208.

How does Red Lobster #6208 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Red Lobster #6208 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Red Lobster #6208's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Lobster #6208 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Lobster #6208 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 #6208 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #6208 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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