RED LOBSTER #0071
2625 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 386-255-7596
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. -2 small flying insects at bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023027872 | Apr 4, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Live, small flying insects found. -2 small flying insects at bar
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by door.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water leaking on to floor at ice bin at bar
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease and debris under the cookline -under ice bin area at bar
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. -2 small flying insects at bar
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -2 dropping s on bag of hair nets in storage -4 droppings on floor in storage room - 2 droppings on table -10 droppings on lids on on table -4 droppings on floor next to table in storage room -4 droppings on boxes -outside storage room is located outside of back door of restaurant. Trash dump carts are in storage room in. No food in storage area. Unused equipment stored in storage room
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooler across from oven shrimp/lobster,lobster 45f shrimp 45 to 47f less than 2 hours Per manager temps were proper rang this morning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -sides of dish machine soiled
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket soiled on reach in cooler on cookline
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -freezer and cooler next to fryers
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water leaking on to floor at ice bin at bar
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease and debris under the cookline -under ice bin area at bar
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee tied apron with gloved and continue working with food -employee washed hands and put new gloves on
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -wait station cut tomatoes 51f less than 4 hours. Manager placed ice around pan
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -wait station at bar
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -2 ovens
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cook line reach in freezer gaskets soiled -tall cooler at salad station bottom door gaskets soiled
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sour cream 54f less than 4 hours advised to keep a lower level
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -build up of grease on char grill
Required employee training expired 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. -1 dead roach on floor in electrical panel room
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer on cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -back side of ice machine soiled -interior of vents at dish machine
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -under rinse sink sink next to dish machine
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -bar 0 ppm
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -bar 100 ppm corrected to 200 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salad cooler diced tomatoes in cooler 45f(tomatoes where not ones using time as a public health control),cut leafy green 46f placing in another cooler. Manager moved product to another cooler
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket turn on middle cooler on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer on cook line
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -by salad cooler lights missing cap ends.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine, back of ice machine soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking at hand sink in ware washing area
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under storage shelves in liquor room
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun at bar
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in freezer by door
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave -bottom oven
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -ware washing area -behind prep tables
Mar 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -walk in freezer
Mar 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. -lobster 129f corrected to 147f
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -container of orange juice in hand sink at bar
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on long drip pan of hood over char grill
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -at Dishmachine water drained on to floor,employee cleaned drain.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 142f corrected to 165f
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee grab lettuce with barehands and placed in pans.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -employee grab lettuce with bare hands
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -bar
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone and keys on prep table
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -small amount of water on floor in water heater room
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. -fry box cooler on cookline
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -bottom oven in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood and hood filters soiled with grease. Per employee scheduled for cleaning
Wiping cloth sink and surface sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 7.81 ppm corrected to 4.33 ppm
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.