RED LOBSTER #0257
32 BLANDING BLVD, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904.272-6357
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Two live flying insects at mop sink. One live flying insect at soda machine on service line.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Two live flying insects at mop sink. One live flying insect at soda machine on service line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potatoes under expo heat lamp at 114F/128F. Operator voluntarily discarded baked potatoes.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2026.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on kitchen counter has food debris.
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water valve on handwash sink in dishroom and in sink in womens restroom are not operating. Manager states a work order has already been placed for repair.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of panko breading and flour by walk-in cooler not labeled with contents. Manager labeled both bins.
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (46F/47F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); crab (48F/47F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding); scallops (47F - Cold Holding); lobster (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding)in stand-up reach-in cooler across from conveyor oven. Last known ambient temperature taken at 9:45 at 36F. Inspector took temperatures at 2:15.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed raw fish (48F/52F - Cold Holding)in stand up reach-in cooler to left of fryers. Door was found slightly open. Fish moved to walk-in freezer and temperature approximately 20 minutes later at 42F/43F. Ambient temperature approximately 20 minutes later at 36F. Also, observed raw shrimp (46F/47F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); crab (48F/47F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding); scallops (47F - Cold Holding); lobster (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding)in stand-up reach-in cooler across from conveyor oven. Last known ambient temperature taken at 9:45 at 36F. Inspector took temperatures at 2:15.
Mar 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (46F/47F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); crab (48F/47F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding); scallops (47F - Cold Holding); lobster (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding)in stand-up reach-in cooler across from conveyor oven. Last known ambient temperature taken at 9:45 at 36F. Inspector took temperatures at 2:15.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed raw fish (48F/52F - Cold Holding)in stand up reach-in cooler to left of fryers. Door was found slightly open. Fish moved to walk-in freezer and temperature approximately 20 minutes later at 42F/43F. Ambient temperature approximately 20 minutes later at 36F. Also, observed raw shrimp (46F/47F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); crab (48F/47F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding); scallops (47F - Cold Holding); lobster (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding)in stand-up reach-in cooler across from conveyor oven. Last known ambient temperature taken at 9:45 at 36F. Inspector took temperatures at 2:15.
Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet with attached hose and added splitter has vacuum breaker at the top of the splitter. Vacuum breaker needed on both sides of the splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of multiple nozzles on soda machine have slime-like build up.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar handwash sink. Employee brought paper towels.
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. Food handler training expired for the following employees on the following dates; Kathryn M 11/17/2025 Jermaine H 3/16/2025 Cheryl F 8/15/2025 Edwin W 8/12/2025 Mary L 8/11/2025
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid at kitchen entrance. Manager identified contents as degreaser and labeled the bottle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed on back of cooling unit in walk-in freezer #1.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven with food debris.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage on cook line at 56F. Per employee, cabbage brought out within the last hour and moved to walk in freezer to quickly chill and approximately 20 minutes later, cabbage at 39F. Also, noodles at 47F in drawer on cook line. Per manager, drawer had been open and closed frequently during a busy period the last hour. Noodles moved to walk in freezer and approximately 15 minutes later, noodles at 41F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on threaded faucet with attached red hose in dish room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven with grease/debris build up.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe to handwash sink near dish room is disconnected. Dipper well at ice cream freezer is leaking and cannot be used. Manager states a work order has been put in for both.
Jan 24, 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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Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Microwave fan guard missing on far right microwave on make line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on expo line in dipper well with no running water at 71F. Manager turned on water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven on make line has grease/debris build up.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids on left dumpster and right lid on right dumpster are open.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (128F - Hot Holding); rice (131F - Hot Holding) on steam table in kitchen. Per employee, both products placed on the steam table 1.5 hours prior. Employee found temperature dial turned down and increased. Products heated to 182F on the mashed potatoes and 197F for the rice.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple employee training documents are photocopies.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and surrounding tiles at end of line near conveyor oven are soiled. Fan guards in small walk in cooler are soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyer oven/melter has build up of food debris/grease.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak observed on ice machine at filter area.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server bring dirty dishes to the dish room then get a carry out box and took to dining room guest without washing hands. Observed another server bring dirty dishes to the dish room, walked to dining area, turned back to service entrance, scratched head then placed a clean napkin in basket and put bread in the basket and brought to dining room guest without washing hands. Operator spoke to all staff on proper handwashing.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on attached hose under hand wash sink in dish room.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose in hand wash sink in dish room and package of straws in hand wash sink in the bar area. Operator removed hose and employee removed straws.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing at threshold of walk in freezer by back exit. Operator states repair request has been placed and expected to be completed this week.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven has grease build up.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Establishment utilizes Ecolab Sink and Surface sanitizer. Three compartment sink in the bar tested at 170ppm. Operator remade solution to 700ppm Ecolab Sink and Surface.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sheet pans at back prep area have accumulation of black debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles at entrance to walk in freezer by back door are missing. Operator states work order has been placed for repair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs on toaster oven handle. Operator moved to proper storage.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well with utensils in standing water at ice cream cabinet. Operator turned on water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of melter/toaster oven with grease build up. Interior of microwave at server line has debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under three compartment sink in bar is disconnected. Operator states service call for repair is already scheduled.
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