Red Lobster #6345
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Red Lobster #6345 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Red Lobster #6345 was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for The Villages sits at 80, putting Red Lobster #6345 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters on tea machine last changed 10/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
90
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chili made at 11:17am (116F - Cooling); tomato Roquefort made at 11:01am (118F - Cooling) both temperatures were taken at 1:20pm mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. chili made at 11:17am (116F - Cooling); tomato Roquefort made at 11:01am (118F - Cooling) both temperatures were taken at 1:20pm. See stop sale **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line- cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) moved to walk in cooler. In cold well- mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. In front line cold well- sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) moved to walk in cooler. In bar cooler- heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on reach in cooler at cook line **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in cook line area Ice scoop hung on hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters on tea machine last changed 10/2024 **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at dish pit. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
41
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Ahi tuna appetizer Ahi tuna bowl **Warning**
02B-04-5
90
Sep 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sour cream 62F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line: sour cream (62F - Cold Holding) operator was unsure how long sour cream had been out of temperature. See stop sale. Reach in cooler across from grill in cook line area with 45F ambient temperature: lobster cream sauce (45F - Cold Holding); butter (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding) Operator states items were below 41F before being placed in reach in cooler at approximately 1pm. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. Recheck (corrected on-site) Lobster cream sauce 34F; butter 32F; cooked pasta 38F
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under microwave in cook line area. Operator had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
70
Nov 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Steam table held on time. Operator had employee time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jason M.
53B-14-5
70
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented can present. See stop sale. Can of clam chowder dented on the seal
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. DDBSA test strips Quaternary test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gasket on dessert reach in cooler in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Can of clam chowder dented on the seal
08B-20-4
64
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Ecolab sink and surface sanitizer
16-37-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor under dry storage rack. Operator cleaned the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
86
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on paper towels by dish area hand sink. Manager discarded paper towels and roach and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Container with cut fruits in ice used for drinks at bar. Manager removed container and discarded ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Container of fruits stored in ice used for drinks at bar. See stop sale. Manager removed container and discarded ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line and at dish area. Manager placed paper towels at both sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
50
Jul 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tag not marked with last date served. Tag for case received 3/6 - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-19: Operator did not know date the last oysters were served **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #6345 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #6345 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #6345?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #6345.
How does Red Lobster #6345 compare to other restaurants in The Villages?
Red Lobster #6345 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the The Villages average of 80.
Has Red Lobster #6345's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #6345 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Red Lobster #6345 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 #6345 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #6345 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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