RED LOBSTER #0461
3544 NW FEDERAL HWY, Jensen Beach FL 34957
Last inspected Jan 17, 2024 · 3 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
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.
OCT 23
JAN 24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jan 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shrimp over mozzarella sticks reach in freezer at cook line. Both products removed from commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over cooked hush puppies reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of Vacuum breaker at mop sink with splitter and hose attached.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device present at time of inspection. Inspector used DBPR provided test strips.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by coffee maker. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by back prep line. Operator provided soap.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sink and surface sanitizer for sanitizer bucket strength unable to be determined. Sink and surface test strip turned yellow and yellow is not shown on color concentration chart. Advised operator to get new test kit.
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed No test strips for sink and surface sanitizer (sanitizer bucket and triple sink) at time of inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed No test strips for high temperature dish machine at time of inspection. Inspector used DBPR provided test strips.
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shrimp over French fries at tall stainless reach in freezer cook line. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over cooked crab at tall stainless reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheddar (52F - Cold Holding) Observed resting above ice bath at server expo area. Advised operator to ensure product is fully submerged in ice bath. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature approximately 30 minutes. Operator fully submerged in ice bath.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed lack of Vacuum breaker at mop sink, splitter and hose attached.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Produce cooler: diced tomatoes (50F - Cooling) at 12:00 since 11:00 - 49F 12:30 Observed in plastic container with lid on. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed No test strips for sink and surface sanitizer (sanitizer bucket and triple sink) at time of inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed No test strips for high temperature dish machine at time of inspection. Inspector used DBPR provided test strips.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training at time of inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator uses time control for diced tomatoes, Cole slaw and housemade diced tomato salsa. No written plan available at time of inspection. Sent time control procedure to operator.
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.