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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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RED LOBSTER #0029

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 20, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2761334
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6467714
DBPR license1600687

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 20, 2018 12:20 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 20, 2018 3:39 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half 46F at bar cooler. Observed coils frozen inside cooler. Food discarded. Corrected On-Site Shrimp 44F, salad 46-47 F and milk 44F at glass door cooler in front line area. Shrimp and milk sent to walkin freezer to quick chill . Foods re-temped at 38F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 11 live roaches by Victory cooler at the end of cook-line. – Takeout cooler 1 live roach on Oven at cookline 1 live roach by Broil Box cooler #1 at cookline.

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-20-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

#10Intermediate31A-13-4

Intermediate – Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. At the bar area hand wash sink , lemons and cherry inside it.

Basic 6

#1Basic25-10-4

Basic – Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. At coffee station. Filters covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches inside Victory cooler at the end of cook-line – Take out Cooler 1 dead roach on top of keg beer cooler next to soda box storage. 1 dead roach on floor by linen storage area

#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet worn.

#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By Broil Box cooler # 1.

#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers rewashed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Prep sink at bar area soiled. Beer cooler soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.