RED LOBSTER #0027
5711 W 14 ST, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941-756-1814
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.observed Dishwasher (Temperature 156) Person in charge turned on booster breaker and Dishwasher (Temperature 168 recheck)
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Dead roaches on premises.Observed under table in bar area 1 dead roach.Person in charge cleaned and sanitized area.
Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area. Person in charge mopped floor.
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee preparing food rings on fingers. Person in charge had person remove and wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned.
May 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.observed Dishwasher (Temperature 156) Person in charge turned on booster breaker and Dishwasher (Temperature 168 recheck)
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. No high temp test strips.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed inside reach in cooler on cooks line salmon (54F - Cold Holding); beef (55F - Cold Holding); crab (53F - Cold Holding); lobster (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); seafood stuffed mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated all product and been in reach in cooler for approximately 3 hours and placed all in freezer.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed on upright reach in cooler door handles soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed standing water in dish washing machine area Person in charge mopped.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed inside of microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned.
Stored food not covered.observed cut lemons on beverage line not covered. Person in charge covered.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filled soap.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed in dry storage standing water on floor.Person in charge mopped floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filter soiled with grease.. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch on wrist and non plain ring on finger engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area and salad make station. Employees removed and washed hands.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed in back kitchen area seafood slacking at room temperature no longer frozen.employee placed seafood back in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over char broiler in main kitchen area hood filters in soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid on north end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Back-flow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed in back kitchen area by ice machine, hose with no back-flow device
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area by hand washing sink 2 knives soiled with dried food particles in clean knife rack. Person in charge placed in dishwasher area.
Food containers in dishwasher area not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Person in charge separated all containers to air dry.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front bar area soda gun holster soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned holster.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wrist watch and preparing food on soup and salad make station. Person in charge had employee remove watch and wash hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in dishwasher area hand washing sink pipe not connected to drain and water draining on floor. Manager called for repair.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on glove to prepare food at the salad make station and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees Wearing jewelry and preparing food on soup and salad make station.
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.