RED LOBSTER #6373
11550 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33176
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 9 visits since November 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (130F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket of water stored inside hand sink at cook line and dish area. Operator removed buckets.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken standing reach in cooler not in use near beer walk in cooler.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine and dish areas.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over speed rack with clean equipment and potatoes next to walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of conveyor oven soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler next to fryer.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered inside ice cream freezer. Operator covered ice cream.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet and pipe leaking at hand sink in dish area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of breading flour not labeled at back prep area.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari over fried cod inside reach in cooler next to fryer. Operator relocated products
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink no vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink across from fryer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink across from fryer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice building inside reach in freezer next to fryers.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over speed rack of potatoes next to walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to fryers
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of cooler next to fryers.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered inside ice cream freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop sink.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and raw fish stored over ready to eat hush puppies inside reach in cooler next to fryer. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near bar area.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of lobster tails stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator picked up product.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside of walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled under prep table. Operator labeled container.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (116F - Hot Holding) at steam table box in back prep area. As per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee reheated soup for final temperature 177F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area and at bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's bathroom. Operator provided soap.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile cracked under fryer in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled in kitchen prep area. Operator labeled container.
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed with operator, and operator set up the three compartment sink. Sanitizer QUA 300ppm,
Observed reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Apr 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed with operator, and operator set up the three compartment sink. Sanitizer QUA 300ppm,
Observed reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Observed no soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets no inverted hanging from the ice machine.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed with operator, and operator set up the three compartment sink. Sanitizer QUA 300ppm,
Observed reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Observed reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching garbage can with gloves on and returning to work station with no hand washing and glove changing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing and glove changes.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense soap at employee hand wash sink by three compartment sink, corrected, manager fixed dispenser at time of inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser not dispensing soap by three compartment sink, corrected, manager fixed dispenser during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Foods thawing out on counter by three compartment sink, shrimp, scallops.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Fish/Molluscan shellfish/crab recreationally caught offered for sale or service. See stop sale. 2 boxes of oysters with green tags, unapproved source. See stop sale
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Shellfish received from unapproved/unlisted shipper. See stop sale. 2 30LB boxes of green tagged oysters.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching garbage can with gloves on and returning to work station with no hand washing and glove changing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing and glove changes.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 2 30LB boxes of oysters with green tags.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked, corrected, employee removed garbage can.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense soap at employee hand wash sink by three compartment sink, corrected, manager fixed dispenser at time of inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser not dispensing soap by three compartment sink, corrected, manager fixed dispenser during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Container of bulk oil stored on floor
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Foods thawing out on counter by three compartment sink, shrimp, scallops.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.