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RED LOBSTER #6207

230 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33880

Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats267
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6305665
Grade history
JAN 24
OCT 24
DEC 24
NOV 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies at bar area by Hennessy Cognac. Operator disposed and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
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.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
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.
High priority/01B-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish machine. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom facility: Women's restroom stall two unavailable for use. - OUTBOF ORDER
Basic/32-05-4
Dec 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 18, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Cold water 77F
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Final rinse 86F
Intermediate/27-08-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cold water 77F
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
No hot running water at mop sink. Cold water 77F
Basic/27-10-4/Warning
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By part of the cook line
Basic/36-22-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line
Basic/22-08-4
Light not functioning. In dry storage
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of the fryer
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups in hand wash sink at the bar. Operator removed the cups.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to the oven.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Light not functioning. In the middle section of the grill on the cook line.
Basic/36-62-4
Lights in food and dry storage missing covers.
Basic/38-07-4
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/35A-02-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris in the bottom of reach in freezer on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand washing sink. Employee removed bowl.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor. Operator removed from the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/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.