RED LOBSTER #6246
617 N ALAFAYA TRL, Orlando FL 32828 · 407-249-4141
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 small flying insects at the storage area not landing at any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019058416 | Sep 30, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Flor cracked front of walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table.
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken clear container used to stored coleslaw. Operator discarded it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on grill handle. Operator removed it.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table. Operator clean it.
Stored food not covered. Frozen food at the reach-in freezer not covered. Operator covered it.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 small flying insects at the storage area not landing at any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
Stored food not covered. At the reach-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm Operator change the sanitizer water second Check 200 ppm.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 135f) Operator fix it after some trial second temperature 160.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Green mix salad opened 3 days ago no date marked after opening.
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 some employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back of the house by the walk-in freezer door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on grill door at the kitchen. Operator moved it.
Light not functioning. 2 light out by the hood the one on top of the small oven at the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked with boxes all around the floor. Operator removed it.
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front of the walk-in freezer big hole on the floor filled with water.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen the one have the mac&cheese.
Stored food not covered. Mozzarella stx not covered at the reach-in freezer kitchen area.
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (44.5F - Cold Holding); crab meat (45F - Cold Holding); butter (44F - Cold Holding)all the cooler reading between 43-44f operator stated that he did take temperature 11 am and everything was at 39f. pico (54F - Cold Holding); edemane cooked (66F - Cold Holding ) been there since 12 pm less than 4 hours but operater stated that he have this item on time for quality but no plan filled provided to him.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior door. Reach-in freezer door at the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front of the walk-in freezer big hole on the floor filled with water.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen the one have the mac&cheese.
Stored food not covered. Mozzarella stx not covered at the reach-in freezer kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pinco no label at the kitchen.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Provided to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior door. Reach-in freezer gasket at the cook line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Line cooler Handel.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Missing handle at the reach-in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the reach-in freezer door.
Food stored on floor. Harvest box stored at the floor at the reach-in freezer.
Light not functioning. The hoods.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the broil cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season batter -Panko and adhesion.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over French fries in reach in freezer on cookline
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook handled raw shrimp then handled clean equipment. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler drawer next to grill. In unit less then 4 hours. pico (68F - Cold Holding); edamame (50F - Cold Holding) at expo, half and half (62F - Cold Holding) left on counter at beverage station Operator placed in walk-in to chill
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under bar
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door cooler at salad station
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Four door glass cooler near grill
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.