RED LOBSTER #0019
6151 34 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33714 · 727-527-7302
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
NOV 24
AUG 25
NOV 25
APR 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 28 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (8) live roaches inside the bottom access panel of the dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026027657 | Apr 13, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $800 |
| 3--2024053745 | Sep 10, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2018057960 | Sep 19, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Cooked shrimp cooked to 120F and put out at service window for service. Manager recooked fish to 167F.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee online handle raw shrimp, remove gloves, and proceed to put on new gloves without a hand wash. Discussed with manager proper handwashing techniques
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de Gallo located at wait station 51F - Cold Holding. Manager relocated item to cold holding unit. Rechecked temperature at 38F
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor from crab boil pipe.
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In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Ice cream scoop in dipper well with no running water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven at prep kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler at cook line. Exterior of ice machine lid with black/red mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler with rusted pitted shelves on reach-in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler at cook line
Apr 14, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor under crab pot and double stacked Blodgeth ovens
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of Blodgeth ovens heavily soiled in rear prep area. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn foil used as cover under char grill on cook line. Heavily soiled with debris.
Stored food not covered. Stored food in walk-in cooler uncovered: Raw shrimp Raw lobster Raw fish Cooked crab
Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on floor from crab pot
Apr 13, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (8) live roaches inside the bottom access panel of the dish machine
Dead roaches on premises. (4) dead roaches in unused server wait area by the front bar
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor under crab pot and double stacked Blodgeth ovens
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of Blodgeth ovens heavily soiled in rear prep area. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn foil used as cover under char grill on cook line. Heavily soiled with debris.
Stored food not covered. Stored food in walk-in cooler uncovered: Raw shrimp Raw lobster Raw fish Cooked crab
Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on floor from crab pot
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found (3) live flies (1) at front bar (2) at dish pit Discussed with manager to dispatch flies is possible and clean and sanitize the area. Call made to Supervisor Lisa D. regarding flies. Advised to educate operator.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish pit
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer in cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and conveyer oven soiled in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in coolers in kitchen. Manager instructed employees to clean during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of rice next to fryers soiled. Manager instructed employees to clean unit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at salad station
Water draining onto floor surface. At front bar, pipe to three compartment sink broke during inspection and began to drain on the floor. Manager repaired pipe.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener in prep area soiled with old debris
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles with buildup of of debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken reach in cooler, not holding any time/temperature control for safety food, underneath cook top on line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside reach-in freezer across from cook-line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cookline soiled with debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler soiled on cook-line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath handwash sink in dish room.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen
Sep 11, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran dish machine 6 times, high temp theremometer read as follows : Dishwasher (Temperature 132) Discussed setting up 3 comp sink with quat sanitizer.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live flies on ceiling in dish drop off area in kitchen 3 live flies above kitchen entrance 5 flies on smoke detector in server station 3 flies landing on bus tubs in server area 6 live flies on walls in opposite kitchen entrance 4 flies on wall and in operable bug light next to bar 3 flies on wall in dish room entrance to kitchen
Sep 10, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Fly excrement and/or droppings present. Heavy fly excrement on smoke detector in service kitchen entrance. Fly excrement on plastic trim of entrance to kitchen at both ends.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran dish machine 6 times, high temp theremometer read as follows : Dishwasher (Temperature 132) Discussed setting up 3 comp sink with quat sanitizer.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live flies on ceiling in dish drop off area in kitchen 3 live flies above kitchen entrance 5 flies on smoke detector in server station 3 flies landing on bus tubs in server area 6 live flies on walls in opposite kitchen entrance 4 flies on wall and in operable bug light next to bar 3 flies on wall in dish room entrance to kitchen
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink under repair during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe behind hand sink in kitchen server area was disconnected at start of inspection. Water was draining onto floor and collecting.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies at bar
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); pico (59F - Cold Holding) at front counter, staff added ice to ice bath
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Soiled rag taped to tongs used to clean grill surface
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some employee certificates are not originals
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Empty cardboard boxes covering floor in walk-in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bread crumbs
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 72F after in prep area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor ovens
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Stored food not covered. Cakes uncovered in walk-in freezer
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); pico (51F - Cold Holding) inspector recommended putting these items on time as a solution to keeping the well on ice. Time as a public health control was emailed to operator
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under hand wash sink in dish pit
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under bar in lobby
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Probe thermometer biotic drink on pasta cooling rack in produce walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet in dish pit
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooks line gaskets
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