RED LOBSTER #0458
326 SW MIRACLE STRIP PKWY, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548
Last inspected Feb 15, 2024 · 6 visits since August 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Tomato 54F (4:20)/53F (5:50), Pico 50F (4:20) / 51F (4:50), Alfredo 51F (4:20)/46F (4:51), Shredded Cheese 48F (4:21)/46F (4:52).
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024001013 | Dec 19, 2023 | Apr 11, 2024 | $400 |
| 6--2021018383 | Apr 15, 2021 | Sep 28, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 0 violations recorded. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain at server dirty dish station (adjacent to dish room) backing up, three floor drains in dish room backing up, water bubbling up from crack in the floor outside of beer walk-in cooler, floor drain behind char broiler on cook line overflowing, floor drain near three compartment sink over flowing from running sink thawing food, mop sink drains backing up. Employees are walking through the areas with the water. Inspector did a walk around of the outside. There is no water leakage outside and the Lift Station appears to be functioning (no standing water, alarm, or flashing light).
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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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon on menu marked as cooked to order, no parasite destruction records on file. Manager stated that although salmon has a consumer advisory on the menu, establishment cooks all fish to minimum safe temperatures.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon on menu marked as cooked to order, no parasite destruction records on file. Manager stated that although salmon has a consumer advisory on the menu, establishment cooks all fish to minimum safe temperatures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Tomato 54F (4:20)/53F (5:50), Pico 50F (4:20) / 51F (4:50), Alfredo 51F (4:20)/46F (4:51), Shredded Cheese 48F (4:21)/46F (4:52).
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Gallon of milk in reach in cooler no date stamp. Manager stated milk had been opened 1-2 days prior.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags missing last date served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler near dish machine. Operator stated milk was opened 1-2 days prior.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink at end of bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl nesting in catfish breading container on bottom dry stock rack next to office. Manager removed bowl during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sink near tea brewing station.
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.