Red Lobster #0079
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
50
Score
Red Lobster #0079 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 15, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 81, so Red Lobster #0079 trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
50
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in salad prep station in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep frier. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Observed water filters were expired. The manager put in work request for new water filters. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
28-03-4
78
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed salad reach in cooler as damaged.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed areas of standing water on floor in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor and ceiling in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer unit with bowls by salad reach in cooler as soiled.
22-16-4
82
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of dry storage area as soiled with food debris and broken glass. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles near entrance to walk in freezer. Observed multiple damaged tiles in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Oct 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle at far end of bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed fan guard missing in middle microwave.
14-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in fish breading mix and panko crumbs. Operator discarded containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some damaged ceiling tiles in dining area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles near door to walk in freezer.
36-17-5
67
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler on main cook line across from stove. Observed gasket on walk in cooler as in poor repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles near door of walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler : Ambient air (43F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (45F - Cold Holding); lobster meat (46F - Cold Holding). Operator states that they received a produce delivery today and that the door had been open for a significant period of time. Operator instructed employees to keep door shut. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle area on root beer as soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in bread crumbs container on server line. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler on main cook line across from stove. Observed gasket on walk in cooler as in poor repair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles near door of walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-17-5
61
Nov 8, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in service area : sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding) Operator put items on ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled nozzle on soda gun at bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor tiles as soiled in service are near tea machine.
36-10-4
74
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in wait station reach in cooler: pico (58F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade as soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed no fan guard in microwave near fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-04-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water at hand wash sink near dish machine. Observed hot running water at all other sinks.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #0079 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0079 on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0079?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0079.
How does Red Lobster #0079 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Red Lobster #0079 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Red Lobster #0079's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #0079 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Red Lobster #0079 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Red Lobster #0079 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #0079 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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