Red Lobster #0861
Last inspected: Jan 19, 2024
70
Score
Public records show six inspections at Red Lobster #0861 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 19, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Red Lobster #0861's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 19, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to nine violations.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Red Lobster #0861's latest score of 70 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting board behind bar stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened blue Red Bull on prep table, manager moved drink to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container on back shelf above prep table.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior stand up reach in freezer on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Handwash sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container in prep area, manager labeled as salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 18, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Portioned cooked chicken Alfredo bowls under raw lobster in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved chicken to the top. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (54-60F - Cold Holding) item on cooks line placed in container of ice. Operator stated item was only there for 2 hours, she moved item to ice bath to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner spray bottle on top of coffee maker next to sugar. Operator moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee adjust pants and hat then continued cooking with the same gloves.
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up red bucket with water at Handwash sink next to dish machine area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to dish machine area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf over clean bowls in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under dish machine causing standing water. Wall/floor juncture in disrepair inside main walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash. Beer walk in cooler door jam soiled. Small reach in freezer across from fryers the gasket is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under Handwash sink in corner of cooks line/prep area.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning bulk container on cooks line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Save a day bowl inside unlabeled bulk container on cooks line.
14-01-5
33
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
May 10, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in-freezer under cooling unit. Observed gasket on door worn and ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station.
23-03-4
90
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #0861 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0861 on file is from Jan 19, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0861?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0861.
How does Red Lobster #0861 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Red Lobster #0861 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Red Lobster #0861's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Red Lobster #0861 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Red Lobster #0861 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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