Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

RED LOBSTER #0027

5711 W 14 ST · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3681969
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13578535
DBPR license5100048

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.observed Dishwasher (Temperature 156) Person in charge turned on booster breaker and Dishwasher (Temperature 168 recheck) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. No high temp test strips. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed inside reach in cooler on cooks line salmon (54F – Cold Holding); beef (55F – Cold Holding); crab (53F – Cold Holding); lobster (52F – Cold Holding); shrimp (56F – Cold Holding); seafood stuffed mushrooms (55F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated all product and been in reach in cooler for approximately 3 hours and placed all in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed on upright reach in cooler door handles soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed standing water in dish washing machine area Person in charge mopped.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed inside of microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered.observed cut lemons on beverage line not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.