Red Lobster #0290
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2024, Red Lobster #0290 has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “personal cleanliness” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Augusta restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink (Celcius can) open and stored on prep counter. C/a: Employees drinks need lids and straw or other covering. Store employee drinks away from food and food prep areas.
511-6-1.04(4)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several broken floor tiles at bar area and inside main kitchen. Repeat violation. C/a: Repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Observed standing water throughout kitchen. Repeat violation. C/a: Clean/squegee standing water to prevent accidents.
511-6-1.06(4)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing hoop earrings and silver bracelet on wrist. Observed employee conducting food prep without a beard restraint. C/a: Corrected on-site. Employee placed beard restraint on. Repeat violation. Refrain from any jewelry on the hands and wrists outside of a plain band ring. Wear beard and hair restraints during food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of stacked containers. C/a: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
70
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing watch during food prep. Observed several other employees wearing watches. Observed employee putting air pod and then handling food without washing hands. Repeat violation. C/a: Refrain from any jewelry on the hands and wrists outside of a plain band ring during active food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of stacked containers. C/a: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Observed standing water throughout kitchen. C/a: Clean/squegee standing water to prevent accidents.
511-6-1.06(4)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several broken floor tiles at bar area and inside main kitchen. C/a: Repair floor tiles asap.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink with no lid. Corrected on-site. C/a: Manager discarded of drinks.
511-6-1.04(4)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at hand sink. Observed no paper towels at another hand sink. C/a: Keep hand sinks stocked with both soap and paper towels. Manager remedied both issues and had soap and paper towels put at both hand sinks.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees wearing watches and other jewelry. C/a: Refrain from any jewelry on hands and wrist while working with food. Manager had employees wearing jewelry remove jewelry during food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
74
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed tomatoes, lettuce, colelsaw, and pico de gallo cold holding above 41 degrees F. C/a: Cold hold food at 41 degrees F or lower.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees wearing watches and other jewelry. C/a: Refrain from any jewelry on hands and wrist while working with food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop stored in seasoned breading containers in dry storage area. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of stacked containers. C/a: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris scattered on seats and tables across dining room. C/a: Clean dining area throughly.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed employee jacket stored beside clean utensils on food contact surface. C/a: Store employee belongings in designated area away from food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of stacked bins on dish rack. C/a: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster #0290 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster #0290 on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster #0290?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster #0290.
How does Red Lobster #0290 compare to other restaurants in Augusta?
Red Lobster #0290 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 90.
Has Red Lobster #0290's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Lobster #0290 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Red Lobster #0290 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Red Lobster #0290 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lobster #0290 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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