Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RED LOBSTER #0029

5950 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3717415
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13755908
DBPR license1600687

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate7 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 2

#8High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Cookline – low boy – open bags of raw shrimp together with open bags of ready to eat French fries. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area – ice bath – shredded cheese (50-55F). Per operator item placed out approximately an hour ago. Observed ice/water solution too low. Reviewed proper cold holding. Operator moved item to walk in cooler to quick chill. One hour later 43-44F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 7

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Back storage room – Accumulation of dead and trapped insects, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 5 dead roaches in sticky trap. Operator removed and cleaned the area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling AC vents/returns soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Entire expo line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area – Biscuit mixing utensils in water – 48F. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-03-4

Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed just drops of water 120F in dipper well at expo area. Operator removed items from water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic29-11-4

Basic – Prep area hand sink – Water leaking from faucet/handle.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Expo – Ice cream. Operator properly covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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