Red Lobster, 340 West Sr 436, Altamonte Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RED LOBSTER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 340 West Sr 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
License #: 6903634
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 3/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Small Cooler at cook line.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Handsink near dish machine needs to be caulked to the wall.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer at cook line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese, 52 F; wait station. Less than 30 minutes. corrective action taken: manager placed product in cooler to chill.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Probe thermometer reading 130 F at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Beverage station in dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. High shelf at cookline.
  • Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Reach in cooler in bar.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bar cooler.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Grate on soda dispenser.
5/24/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Cheese cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese, wait station, 51 F; less than 1 hour. corrective action taken: ice added to product.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shrimp over potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Side stations, restroom.
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Side stations.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Beer cooler
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface. High shelf at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed food employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed rust build up on reach in cooler racks.
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair- dessert cooler.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gaskets with soil/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine tested over 200ppm.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Seafood walk-in cooler. Note: breaker on walk-in units had flipped; 30 minutes after reset, ambient temperature had dropped 10F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk-in produce cooler. Manager removed all PHF'S to beer cooler, and will not use until unit is serviced and temping properly. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter, rice, potatoes, 1/2 n 1/2 in produce cooler temping 47-48F. Manager removed to other walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish, 49-51F, walk-in cooler. Note: Breaker on unit had flipped; 30 minutes later, product dropped 4-5F.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
7/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed light soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine 200ppm. Corrected On Site.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
  • Observed a wiping cloth used to lubricate grill with oil.
  • Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
8/25/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Packages of shredded cheese during ambient cooling, the packages are stack on top each other.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Rusty Repeat Violation.
6/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasonings cart
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow crab legs temp at 49 degree, operator stated less than 4 hours, Corrected On Site. Put products inside walk in cooler for quick cool down
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Small reach in cooler at cookline has an ambient temperature of 50 degree Advised
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit. Walk in coolef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Wait staff
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Need to wash hands before putting new gloves on
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of rust in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Wait station at dining room
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. [Carey Christoffel]
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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