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RED LOBSTER #0769

2847 W US 90 · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3455244
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8750743
DBPR license2200489

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in coolers: lettuce (51F – Cold Holding); cheese (49F – Cold Holding); tomato (36F, 50F – Cold Holding); cream (49F – Cold Holding); fish (51F – Cold Holding); crab (44F – Cold Holding). Walk-in cooler: fish (48F – Cold Holding); alfredo (48F – Cold Holding); scallops (44F – Cold Holding); scallops (47F – Cold Holding); shrimp (45F – Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer and cheddar opened 24 hours prior with no date mark. Employee marked cheddar cheese container.

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards of reach-in coolersoiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Two ceiling tiles missing over three compartment sink.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting pans at three compartment sink storage area.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Leak in dipperwell connection line, per manager. Fan guard missing in microwave. Ice buildup locking fan on center isle reach-in freezer. Side panel missing from upper corner of reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under dipper well. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.

#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label debris on stored food bins in back left corner storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler.

#8Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Back handwashing sink near three compartment sink very slow to drain.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Shrimp and fries in walk-in freezer not covered.

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of orzo not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.