Red Lobster

2090 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475
Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Red Lobster has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Red Lobster trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Nov 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Feb 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Lobster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Lobster?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster.

How does Red Lobster compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Red Lobster most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Red Lobster's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Red Lobster 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster is inspected roughly once per year on average.