RED LOBSTER #0075
215 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine bottle on shelf over make line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bus tub of shredded cheese (56F – Cold Holding). Being stored over identical container filled with ice. Majority of surface area exposed to ambient kitchen temperature. On service line whipped butter (55F – Cold Holding). Containers over ice (not submerged) are positioned with direct exposure to heat lamp above. Discussed use of time as a public health control with operator as an alternative to maintaining temperature **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun holster at bar has unidentifiable growth. Cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple spoons in hand wash sink on service line. **Corrected On-Site**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator is unable to provide irreversible temperature measuring device.
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.
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters for ice machine last replaced 5/2023
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not tethered **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets at ice machine. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for walk in freezer in disrepair. Deteriorating
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walkway behind dish machine.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Soda bibs on the floor in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame. On floor, walls and ceiling. Stalactites forming near entry
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden support structure in walk in freezer is not sealed **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:51 PM.
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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.