RED LOBSTER #0332
2000 UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs FL 33071
Last inspected Mar 21, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found In bar area upon removing a cooler next to the triple sink, observed 5 live flying insects flying and landing on triple sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026036967 | Mar 20, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2023044076 | Jul 26, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found In bar area upon removing a cooler next to the triple sink, observed 5 live flying insects flying and landing on triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top/cold table; pico de gallo (62F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hours. Observed food uncovered inside cold table directly under exposed heat lamp at wait station. Operator placed pico under a bag of ice and moved it to a reach in cooler for quick chill
Dead roaches on premises. Inside back storage area adjacent to mop sink room, observed 2 dead roaches directly on floor next to outer walls. Operator swept and cleaned area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon arrival observed line cook preparing food with no beard guard. Operator donned bear guard
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up inside walk in freezer on shelving and wall
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in lowboy cooler door does not properly close to keep the food cold. Gap in between gasket and lowboy cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in standing water 67F. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. French fries in lowboy cooler left uncovered. Operator covered
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. 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. Cut tomatoes on time as public health control no time mark. Per operator, tomatoes placed on line over 4 hours ago. See stop sale
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. Cut tomatoes on time as public health control no time mark. Per operator, tomatoes placed on line over 4 hours ago. See stop sale
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm). Operator remade to proper 100ppm
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Unable to locate written procedure. Emailed a new copy to operator
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Plastic containers with old labels not properly washed off sitting with clean containers
Feb 12, 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 with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on food employee in back prep counter. Operator donned beard guard
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee prepping food at expo line. Operator donned hair net
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside walk in freezer, on floor of entrance and on fan unit.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's bathroom.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk In Freezer, observed raw steak over ready to eat shrimp. Operator inverted.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In triple sink area sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator removed
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees leaving cook line multiple times to handle various non food related tasks, put on gloves, and started handling good items without first washing hands. Reviewed hand wash procedures ruth employees and manager and employees washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, open case of steaks above open bags of mozzarella sticks. Employee moved steaks to shelf with rest of raw meats.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibb with attached hose at dish machine missing vacuum breaker.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to be posted.
Jul 26, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Jul 25, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 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 priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen single service items storage room- observed 3 live flying insects flying around trash bin. -bar- observed approximately 20 live flying insects flying around trash can and ice bin. -Bar- observed approximately 15 live flying insects flying around and landing on open liquor bottles, and vita mix and clean glasses for service. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Main kitchen single service storage room at exit door- observed 10 dead roaches in storage room. - beverage area at left side of bar- observed 4 dead roaches inside cabinet underneath hand washing sink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep table at deep fryer- observed employee cellphone on prep table. - prep table at walk in cooler- observed employee cellphone on prep table. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. preparation area- observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Main kitchen- observed floor soiled throughout main kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen prep table at walk in cooler- observed soiled wiping cloths on prep table. Priority: Basic
Observed: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Beverage areas- observed carpet soiled. Priority: Basic
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.