Red Lobster #6222

340 W Sr 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Red Lobster #6222 has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Red Lobster #6222 dates to Feb 23, 2024.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Altamonte Springs restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils upright with the food-contact surface up. Employee rolling silverware touching contact ends of fork. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled under cooking equipment, under shelves in dry storage.

36-73-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -corner of cambro in walk-in cooler broken.

14-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -on front edge of flat grill. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -single serve butter pats 65f at top of pan above ice bath on expo line. Recommend adding to time plan or placing less product in pan so product remains below the ice bath. -snow crab cluster 45-46 in cook line drawer. Drawer above has cooling pasta. Pasta moved to reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer, ice added to crab for temperature recovery.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee touched hair then started to prepare to go salad without washing hands. -employee handled cell phone, picked item up off floor then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Educated staff. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor by dish area. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-05-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -paper towels in dispenser loaded incorrectly, not dispensing. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. -at bar above juice storage.

29-17-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Lobster #6222 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #6222 on file is from Feb 23, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #6222?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #6222.

How does Red Lobster #6222 compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?

Red Lobster #6222 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.

Has Red Lobster #6222's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #6222 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Lobster #6222 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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