RED LOBSTER #0352
3393 SW COLLEGE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches on wall below electrical box beside ice machine in back of kitchen. One live roach on floor below prep table in back of kitchen. Three live roaches on metal plate on wall below prep table in prep area of kitchen. One live roach on electric wire behind microwave on prep table in back of kitchen. Manager had employees begin taking everything off of the prep table and begin cleaning area during this inspection. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. One roach egg sac on floor below prep table in back of kitchen. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee in server station touched beard guard and shirt with gloved hands, then began preparing a salad with the same gloved hands. Manager had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to prepare food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Single-use gloves stored on shelf below bottles of oven cleaner on chemical storage rack. Manager had an employee move the gloves to the top shelf during this inspection. Can of "Raid" bug poison stored on shelf beside single-use gloves and clean dishes near dish machine. Manager removed bug poison from shelf during this inspection. Jug of bleach stored on shelf above empty tea jugs in dry storage area. Manager removed bleach from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on prep tab,e in back of kitchen rusted. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance on top right side of wall. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in bar area. Manager replenished soap at handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 9 expired food handler certificates by National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Certificates expired between 04/19/2021 and 03/09/2024. Five food handler certificates are photocopies. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 7
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Floor tiles at cookline cracked. Small hole in ceiling above cookline, near hood. Vent hanging down from ceiling in server station. Metal plate on wall in prep area pulled out away from wall.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches stuck to metal plate on wall below prep table in prep area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup and drink bottle stored on shelf beside and above bottles of Bloody Mary mix near bar area. Manager removed both from shelf during this inspection. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested plastic pans on clean dish rack near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked plastic pans on clean dish rack beside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler doors throughout kitchen soiled with food debris and/or black substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor below equipment throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. Ceiling tiles in warewash area soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:04 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.