RED LOBSTER #0033
2201 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33409
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
JAN 25
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FEB 26
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
wastewater backing up through floor drains. At dishwashing area: wastewater backing up through floor drain Operator unclogged drain and cleaned and sanitized dishwashing area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026035480 | Mar 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2025014251 | Jan 6, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vaccum breaker at hose bib below handwash sink in prep area Advised operator to attach a vacuum breaker at hose bib
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. Advised operator to train employees
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong Oder by bar area and dry storage
Mar 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Chef handled raw flounder then grabbed handles to fryer basket; no handwash Chef washed hands and sanitized fryer handles
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled phone then grabbed container of melted butter; no handwash Employee washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Reach in cooler at cook line: raw lobster stored over cooked potatoes Operator stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steam table: (chowder soup 125F - Hot Holding) as per operator stored since 11:00am Operator moved product to microwave to reheat to 165F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vaccum breaker at hose bib below handwash sink in prep area Advised operator to attach a vacuum breaker at hose bib
wastewater backing up through floor drains. At dishwashing area: wastewater backing up through floor drain Operator unclogged drain and cleaned and sanitized dishwashing area
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. Advised operator to train employees
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong Oder by bar area and dry storage
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of clam chowder dented and heavily rusted
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their personal phone then grabbed plated food and cups; no handwash Employee washed their hands
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for sour cream, butter, cheese, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes that were placed at 12pm Operator placed time mark
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. Advised operator to find or train missing food handler training for employees
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Alfredo sauce made with butter made 2 days ago not date marked Operator place date mark
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes Advised operator to remove old labels
Jul 25, 2025Inspection 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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Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. At cook line; salmon (130F - Cooking). Operator stated salmon was fully cooked, temperature taken immediately after removing from grill, placed back on grill, finished cooking to 148F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table mounted can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer door handle broken. Advised Operator to repair/replace.
Jan 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw shrimp/lobster while preparing/cooking and then handled cooked food, clean plates and utensils without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while carrying to dish washing area, wiping cloth buckets and garbage can and then began preparing/portioning food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw scallops stored over ready to eat soup. Operator moved raw scallops below soup.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Produce walk-in cooler; cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated lettuce not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Produce walk-in cooler; cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated lettuce not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. At Cook line; cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held on ice less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table mounted can opener; blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At cook line; employee switched from handling/cooking raw shrimp to handling/preparing cooked potato without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At storage area; pesticide labeled for household use only. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line reach in cooler; raw fish stored over ready to eat fries. Operator moved fries above fish.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep area; household use only pesticide stored on prep table over dry food storage containers. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At expo line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At walk-in cooler; standing water covering floor between walkthrough inside walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. At prep area; raw scallops thawed under 94F water. Operator changed to cold running water.
Water draining onto floor surface. At rinse sink next to dish machine; water draining onto floor surface, drain piping disconnected.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. All Sanitizer Buckets (Quaternary 0ppm). Advised Operator to remake to proper ppm.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Bar Ice bath; opened half and half (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held on top of ice (ice not surrounding product) less than 1 hour, added ice to surround product. At Cook line Drawers under grill; cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dish area; hand wash sink used to store soiled utensils. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At expo line hand wash sink; no paper towels. At cook line hand wash sink; no paper towels. At dish area hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At expo line hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap.
Jul 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 on Pepsi dispenser 1 on Diet Pepsi dispenser 2 on back wall of the soda machine by soda nozzles all at server standard bar area 2 flying around at another server station. Manager killed all
Reach-in freezer gaskets torn
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 on Pepsi dispenser 1 on Diet Pepsi dispenser 2 on back wall of the soda machine by soda nozzles all at server standard bar area 2 flying around at another server station. Manager killed all
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Marinara container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets on cook line.
Reach-in freezer gaskets torn
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