RED BIRD
11301 N 56 ST STE 6, Temple Terrace FL 33617
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink in the back perp area being used as storage with a sanitizer bucket and clothes in it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop in the dry seasoning mix.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep table and storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the back prep table.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed it being stored on the floor.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken next to the fryer station at 61F. Discussed placing it in the reach in cooler nearby or using time as a public health because they stated that they fry them every thirty minutes.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used to scoop the dry seasoning mixes in the bulk containers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone on the machine used to press the chicken. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the dish drying rack near the reach in cooler. Employee unstacked.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of pickles being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Employee stored them correctly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the dish washing area.
Aug 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers.
May 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the back by the dish washing area being disconnected.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in the gallon container of ranch. Discussed proper scoops.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on the prep table. Manager corrected storage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers.
Food stored on floor. Observed several gallons of sauces being stored on the floor. Manager corrected storage and placed on crates.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or hand soap at the handwashing sink in the back prep area. Operating was able to provide items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of prep equipment. Discussed proper storage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers on the dish drying rack. Discussed proper storage and drying methods with operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of pickles being stored on the floor oil the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the utensil used to scoop rice in a container of water temping 100F. Discussed proper water temperature with operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on the gaskets of the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed several open employee drinks in the walk in and reach in cooler. Operator was able to remove
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cover missing from self serve cooler with clams, raw shrimp, crawfish, cooked mussels. Manager covered
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. See stop sale.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2024, but account is current
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Manager will call for service
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10ppm. Manager will manually make sanitizer until dispenser is serviced
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish area
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach in cooler in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open cup of water on cook line. Manger removed
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.