RED LOBSTER #6285
2900 OAKWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33020 · 954-924-1550
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw tenderized steak stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked sausage in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Raw fish stored above cooked lobster in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing pink substance in ware washing area not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in spice containers in dry storage. Operator removed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in freezer on cook line
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen above prep area
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm quaternary. Operator remade and retested at 200ppm quaternary
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling toasted burger bun with bare hands. Discussed with operator and employee, employee washed hands and put on gloves
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Wait station hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 4 door glass reach in cooler
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw tenderized steak stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in ware washing area with hose attached
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Operator states waterproof thermometer taken to replace batteries
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on floor in walk in freezer, reach in freezer at bar area
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Employee started to clean and sanitize
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above cook pasta in walk in cooler, raw calamari stored above cooked noodles in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw Mahi fully thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging with a label to removed before thawing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beverage station hand wash sink blocked by drink dispensers. Operator made accessible
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw Mahi fully thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging with a label to removed before thawing. See Stop Sale
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm quaternary. Operator remade and retested at 200ppm
Jun 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); flounder fish (56F - Cold Holding); cod fish (47F - Cold Holding); calimari (52F - Cold Holding); lobster (52F - Cold Holding); honey butter (57F - Cold Holding); #2 raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); raw lobster (60F - Cold Holding); fish (60F - Cold Holding); calamari (64F - Cold Holding); burgers (64F - Cold Holding); muscles (64F - Cold Holding); stuffed flounder (64F - Cold Holding); butter (72F - Cold Holding); sour cream (75F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in unit since the night prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); flounder fish (56F - Cold Holding); cod fish (47F - Cold Holding); calimari (52F - Cold Holding); lobster (52F - Cold Holding); honey butter (57F - Cold Holding); #2 raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); raw lobster (60F - Cold Holding); fish (60F - Cold Holding); calamari (64F - Cold Holding); burgers (64F - Cold Holding); muscles (64F - Cold Holding); stuffed flounder (64F - Cold Holding); butter (72F - Cold Holding); sour cream (75F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in unit since the night prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Apr 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); flounder fish (56F - Cold Holding); cod fish (47F - Cold Holding); calimari (52F - Cold Holding); lobster (52F - Cold Holding); honey butter (57F - Cold Holding); #2 raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); raw lobster (60F - Cold Holding); fish (60F - Cold Holding); calamari (64F - Cold Holding); burgers (64F - Cold Holding); muscles (64F - Cold Holding); stuffed flounder (64F - Cold Holding); butter (72F - Cold Holding); sour cream (75F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in unit since the night prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); flounder fish (56F - Cold Holding); cod fish (47F - Cold Holding); calimari (52F - Cold Holding); lobster (52F - Cold Holding); honey butter (57F - Cold Holding); #2 raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); raw lobster (60F - Cold Holding); fish (60F - Cold Holding); calamari (64F - Cold Holding); burgers (64F - Cold Holding); muscles (64F - Cold Holding); stuffed flounder (64F - Cold Holding); butter (72F - Cold Holding); sour cream (75F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in unit since the night prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen across from victory cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen across from victory cooler.
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); flounder fish (56F - Cold Holding); cod fish (47F - Cold Holding); calimari (52F - Cold Holding); lobster (52F - Cold Holding); honey butter (57F - Cold Holding); #2 raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); raw lobster (60F - Cold Holding); fish (60F - Cold Holding); calamari (64F - Cold Holding); burgers (64F - Cold Holding); muscles (64F - Cold Holding); stuffed flounder (64F - Cold Holding); butter (72F - Cold Holding); sour cream (75F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in unit since the night prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); flounder fish (56F - Cold Holding); cod fish (47F - Cold Holding); calimari (52F - Cold Holding); lobster (52F - Cold Holding); honey butter (57F - Cold Holding); #2 raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); raw lobster (60F - Cold Holding); fish (60F - Cold Holding); calamari (64F - Cold Holding); burgers (64F - Cold Holding); muscles (64F - Cold Holding); stuffed flounder (64F - Cold Holding); butter (72F - Cold Holding); sour cream (75F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in unit since the night prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen across from victory cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen across from victory cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed order screen at cook line with an accumulation of old food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed low boy cooler across from drink station with food spill.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on floor in front reach in cooler across from drink station.
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered lobster and shrimp stored in walk-in cooler.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dining bar area- observed floor tile damaged on north side of bar.
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