RED LOBSTER #0461
3544 NW FEDERAL HWY · JENSEN BEACH · Martin County · FL 34957
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 4
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shrimp over French fries at tall stainless reach in freezer cook line. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over cooked crab at tall stainless reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheddar (52F – Cold Holding) Observed resting above ice bath at server expo area. Advised operator to ensure product is fully submerged in ice bath. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature approximately 30 minutes. Operator fully submerged in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed lack of Vacuum breaker at mop sink, splitter and hose attached. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Produce cooler: diced tomatoes (50F – Cooling) at 12:00 since 11:00 – 49F 12:30 Observed in plastic container with lid on. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed No test strips for sink and surface sanitizer (sanitizer bucket and triple sink) at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed No test strips for high temperature dish machine at time of inspection. Inspector used DBPR provided test strips. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training at time of inspection. **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator uses time control for diced tomatoes, Cole slaw and housemade diced tomato salsa. No written plan available at time of inspection. Sent time control procedure to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:09 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.