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RED LOBSTER #6208

3706 US 98 N · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3473139
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8784136
DBPR license6305719

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 1 live roach on wall in dry storage room, manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized wall, 2 live roaches on floor behind boiling equipment in food preparation area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on in broil box unit. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:51 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 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.