RED LOBSTER #6205
2355 W NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne FL 32904 · 321-676-5111
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found one fly near dish machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016027669 | Apr 4, 2016 | Aug 16, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found one fly near dish machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on back door opening edge.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line has standing water on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on pipe under grill.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on cook line interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook line gaskets soiled with food debris. Drawer reach in cooler on cook line gaskets soiled with food debris. Beer walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Stored food not covered. Vanilla ice cream uncovered in reach in freezer.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting on drying rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under microwave on cook line has torn gasket. Reach in freezer on cook line has torn gasket.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door near office has gap at the bottom open edge.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink has missing tiles.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave over ice cream soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers on cook line have soiled gaskets.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in back prep area. Employee refilled.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Ran dishwasher multiple times, temp at 154F. GM reset breaker, temperature reached 168F
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. Establishment is open and operating. Verified ownership and location.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line by fryer area. Manager squeegeed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under table by back door, silverware and debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink has broken tiles
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half not date marked when opened.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen by cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cardboard container used as scoop in large plastic bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above microwave on back prep line has dust build up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small container of panko not labeled in back prep area.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Island Oasis yogurt 45F recommended to rapid chill.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed some rust build up on blade.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk in reach cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Internet of reach in victory cooler accumulation of food debris
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for employees hired under 60 days
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In mop sink area, operator discarded
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice on back cookline
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled seasoning in bin
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.