Red Lobster
The health department has logged three inspections at Red Lobster, the earliest from 2024. Red Lobster was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Red Lobster's latest score of 55 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster.
How does Red Lobster compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Red Lobster most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Red Lobster's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Red Lobster have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the 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 around two times per year on average.