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RED LOBSTER #0257

32 BLANDING BLVD · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3653820
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13481731
DBPR license2000293

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (46F/47F – Cold Holding); cheese (51F – Cold Holding); crab (48F/47F – Cold Holding); sausage (47F – Cold Holding); pasta (47F – Cold Holding); scallops (47F – Cold Holding); lobster (48F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F – Cold Holding)in stand-up reach-in cooler across from conveyor oven. Last known ambient temperature taken at 9:45 at 36F. Inspector took temperatures at 2:15. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed raw fish (48F/52F – Cold Holding)in stand up reach-in cooler to left of fryers. Door was found slightly open. Fish moved to walk-in freezer and temperature approximately 20 minutes later at 42F/43F. Ambient temperature approximately 20 minutes later at 36F. Also, observed raw shrimp (46F/47F – Cold Holding); cheese (51F – Cold Holding); crab (48F/47F – Cold Holding); sausage (47F – Cold Holding); pasta (47F – Cold Holding); scallops (47F – Cold Holding); lobster (48F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F – Cold Holding)in stand-up reach-in cooler across from conveyor oven. Last known ambient temperature taken at 9:45 at 36F. Inspector took temperatures at 2:15. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet with attached hose and added splitter has vacuum breaker at the top of the splitter. Vacuum breaker needed on both sides of the splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of multiple nozzles on soda machine have slime-like build up.

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar handwash sink. Employee brought paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training expired for the following employees on the following dates; Kathryn M 11/17/2025 Jermaine H 3/16/2025 Cheryl F 8/15/2025 Edwin W 8/12/2025 Mary L 8/11/2025

#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid at kitchen entrance. Manager identified contents as degreaser and labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed on back of cooling unit in walk-in freezer #1.

#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven with food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.