RED LOBSTER #6207
230 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33880
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in bar area by sink area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies at bar area by Hennessy Cognac. Operator disposed and sanitized the area.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 dead flies in bar area inside of Hennessy Cognac, Operator disposed of flies and cleaned and sanitized bar.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 ounce of Hennessy Cognac left in bottle, two dead flies inside of the Hennessy Cognac Operator discarded product.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish machine. Operator replaced.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty towel in hand washing sink across from the cook line by the walk in cooler, operator removed towel.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at: Location across from the cook line by walk in cooler, operator replaced paper towels.
Bathroom facility: Women's restroom stall two unavailable for use. - OUTBOF ORDER
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Cold water 77F
No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Final rinse 86F
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cold water 77F
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
No hot running water at mop sink. Cold water 77F
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By part of the cook line
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line
Light not functioning. In dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of the fryer
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups in hand wash sink at the bar. Operator removed the cups.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to the oven.
Light not functioning. In the middle section of the grill on the cook line.
Lights in food and dry storage missing covers.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in bar area by sink area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris in the bottom of reach in freezer on cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand washing sink. Employee removed bowl.
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor. Operator removed from the floor.
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.