RED LOBSTER #0611
721 US 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Diced tomatoes 57F and Shredded cheese 57F on make table, per operator has been put out since 11:00am, operator placed items in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for D. Meiderman.
Basic 7
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food preparation table.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with jewelry on, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop down in panko seasoning, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler in bar area.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in reach in cooler in the wait staff area.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed quaternary solution bucket on the floor in kitchen by preparation table, operator put on shelve. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 19, 2026 11:42 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.