RED LOBSTER #0348
26320 US 19 N, Clearwater FL 33761 · 727-799-3816
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding)
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles broken on floor of dishwasher area
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Dishwasher went from soiled to clean end of machine with no hand wash.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding) see stop sale
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Discussed the need to add a vacuum breaker/ backflow preventer to the side of splitter not going to chemical.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator unaware that a test kit for the dishwasher is required. She stated they will be ordered
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper. Towel lining the bottom of a pan holing fresh herbs. Discussed the need to use only material approved for food contact.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Terry cloth towel used to oil grill.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from ROP packaging.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker contains food removed from its original container no labeled with common name. Operator labeled shaker
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with dust. Area behind soda nozzles soiled with dust build up. 2 small cutting boards on cookline stained. Discussed with manager.
Ceiling tile missing in dry storage near bar walk in cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in flip top cold holding unit
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in utility room on floor 1 dead roach near utility room entrance on floor. 2 dead roaches on sticky trap on floor in dry storage. Operator discarded and sanitized areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area soiled with debris
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs touching cut lettuce. Operator relocated.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter: sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (59F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, operator replaced ice bath
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Broken glass on bottom of chest cooler at bar
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee in prep.
Floor tiles missing in walk in freezer.
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.