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RED LOBSTER #0447

803 S UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33324 · 954.424.0406

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats243
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1613706
Grade history
FEB 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Strawberries with mold-like growth in the produce walk in cooler. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-07-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Strawberries with mold-like growth in the produce walk in cooler. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-07-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the right walk in cooler on the floor. Employee cleaned the standing water.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Spray bottle containing toxic window cleaner substance not labeled. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container of scampi sauce. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table
Basic/12B-07-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep area
Basic/22-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed parsley, Parmesan, fried onions on containers
Basic/16-46-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Traulsen reach in freezer on cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/29-34-4
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed melted butter on the interior of microwave. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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
Intermediate/16-54-4/Return visit Oct 28, 2024 · Unit failed to reach minimum. Temperature 153F Time Extended
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/16-54-4
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.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of microwave oven has accumulation of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor tiles in cracked or broken in the dishwashing area.
Basic/36-17-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in coolers
Basic/05-09-4
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/22-20-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout drinks containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with crab legs stored in walk in freezer. Operator covered container.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.