RED LOBSTER #0017
2583 N MONROE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food items held over 41F in walk in cooler at 11:00: Butter 45F, diced tomatoes 45F, and pico de gallo ambient cooling remained at 45F for two hours in walk in cooler. Ambient temperature: 42F. Walk in cooler temperature gadge displays: 46F. Per manager walk in cooler door has been opened frequently since 9:30 and is not self-closing. Manager placed sign to seal door shut when exiting walk in cooler. Per manager maintenance will be scheduled for ventilation repair. **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth Quaternary 500+ppm at cook line. Manager corrected sanitizing solution to Quaternary 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris inside soda gun nozzle at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels stored at hand-wash sink in front of dish area. Manager replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling in walk in cooler.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phones stored on prep table at cook line. Employee moved phones during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door not able to be closed tightly sealed.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at cook line and prep area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build-up on ventilation system in walk in cooler.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in standing water 108F. Manager began to replace water during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water handle inoperable at hand-wash sink in prep area.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in waste line connected to soda gun holster. Observed water not draining through waste line connected to soda gun holster at bar area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.