Red Lobster #6373
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
45
Score
The most recent inspection for Red Lobster #6373, located at 11550 SW 88 St in Miami, FL, resulted in a High Risk score of 45. This inspection identified 2 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor violations. Historically, this facility has predominantly received High Risk scores across its nine recorded inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (130F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded product. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket of water stored inside hand sink at cook line and dish area. Operator removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken standing reach in cooler not in use near beer walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine and dish areas.
36-22-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over speed rack with clean equipment and potatoes next to walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of conveyor oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered inside ice cream freezer. Operator covered ice cream. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet and pipe leaking at hand sink in dish area.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of breading flour not labeled at back prep area.
02D-01-5
45
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink no vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari over fried cod inside reach in cooler next to fryer. Operator relocated products **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink across from fryer. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink across from fryer.
31B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of cooler next to fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered inside ice cream freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice building inside reach in freezer next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over speed rack of potatoes next to walk in freezer.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to fryers
23-03-4
37
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and raw fish stored over ready to eat hush puppies inside reach in cooler next to fryer. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of lobster tails stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator picked up product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled under prep table. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (116F - Hot Holding) at steam table box in back prep area. As per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee reheated soup for final temperature 177F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area and at bar area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's bathroom. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile cracked under fryer in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled in kitchen prep area. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed with operator, and operator set up the three compartment sink. Sanitizer QUA 300ppm, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed with operator, and operator set up the three compartment sink. Sanitizer QUA 300ppm, **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed with operator, and operator set up the three compartment sink. Sanitizer QUA 300ppm, **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
86
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed with operator, and operator set up the three compartment sink. Sanitizer QUA 300ppm, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed with operator, and operator set up the three compartment sink. Sanitizer QUA 300ppm, **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets no inverted hanging from the ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed with operator, and operator set up the three compartment sink. Sanitizer QUA 300ppm, **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Observed reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Observed reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
14-33-4
67
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching garbage can with gloves on and returning to work station with no hand washing and glove changing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with management proper hand washing and glove changes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense soap at employee hand wash sink by three compartment sink , corrected, manager fixed dispenser at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser not dispensing soap by three compartment sink , corrected, manager fixed dispenser during inspection . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Foods thawing out on counter by three compartment sink, shrimp, scallops. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
52
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Fish/Molluscan shellfish/crab recreationally caught offered for sale or service. See stop sale. 2 boxes of oysters with green tags, unapproved source . See stop sale **Warning**
01A-06-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 2 30LB boxes of oysters with green tags . **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Shellfish received from unapproved/unlisted shipper. See stop sale. 2 30LB boxes of green tagged oysters . **Warning**
01A-08-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching garbage can with gloves on and returning to work station with no hand washing and glove changing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with management proper hand washing and glove changes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked, corrected , employee removed garbage can . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense soap at employee hand wash sink by three compartment sink , corrected, manager fixed dispenser at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser not dispensing soap by three compartment sink , corrected, manager fixed dispenser during inspection . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of bulk oil stored on floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Foods thawing out on counter by three compartment sink, shrimp, scallops. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
29
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on the top of the machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed in front of the ice machine.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a handle in the flour. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature at 101°F. The manager poured out the water.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4
43
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, soda nozzles soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled located by the runner station.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/drains has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled in the ice cream area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles next to the dishwasher machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside of reach in cooler located in the cook line **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink next to the prep sink, hose leaking next to dishwasher machine leaking.
29-11-4
70
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