RED LOBSTER #0447
803 S UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33324 · 954.424.0406
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Strawberries with mold-like growth in the produce walk in cooler. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Strawberries with mold-like growth in the produce walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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. Observed cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (56F - Cold Holding) near the grill in an ice bath. Operator added more ice to the ice bath to quick chill.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the right walk in cooler on the floor. Employee cleaned the standing water.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a bowl of shredded cheese (49-50F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less then two hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with hose attached missing vacuum breaker at mop area.
Spray bottle containing toxic window cleaner substance not labeled. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container of scampi sauce. Operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining room some Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed parsley, Parmesan, fried onions on containers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Traulsen reach in freezer on cook line.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter with hoses attached missing vacuum breaker at mop station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on microwave at preparation station. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed melted butter on the interior of microwave. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed fuse box to heater burned up. Operator must use chemical sanitizer for final rinse. Temperature 138F
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed fuse box to heater burned up. Operator must use chemical sanitizer for final rinse. Temperature 138°F
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cook line, grill sauce being dispensed with to go ramekin with no handle. Operator provided 2oz ladle.
Interior of microwave oven has accumulation of food debris.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor tiles in cracked or broken in the dishwashing area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in coolers
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermolabel, thermometer or other measuring device available for testing hot water sanitizer at dishwashing machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup in ice machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout drinks containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with crab legs stored in walk in freezer. Operator covered container.
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