Red Lobster, 10500 E Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RED LOBSTER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10500 E Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6210391
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 5/5/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.(employee rolling silverware )
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(soda gun stored overnight in seltzer water 68°F, ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.(4 around soda guns in standing water)
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.(60lb scale)
5/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A). Old labels stuck to containers
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes in handwash sink , server alley
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Plate chiller , server alley
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. White plastic food trays, cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. No tongs provided to dispense lemon wedges at wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature. Reads minus 40? outside walk in cooler door NOTE: additional working thermometer located inside unit
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Ice cream freezer, wait station
2/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed mold like substance around hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • Observed spaces between hood filters on cook line.
  • Observed utensils stored in standing water at ice cream area.COS Dipperwell water turned on.
  • Oserved soiled save a days (paper containers) used to absorb grease from fried product.COS
  • Critical - Pastry type rolls uncovered in the walk in freezer.COS
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use microwave oven not meeting mandated safety requirements. fan cover missing - located at end of cook line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing guns - bar area
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. changing garbage bag; pick item up from floor; resume stocking cook line without removing glove; washing hands; putting on fresh glove - cook line
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed interior of bulk ingredient bin soiled with accumulation of food residue. mold-like substance; crumbs; container lis; unboxed stir sticks - dry store room
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door Traulsen cooler
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun - bar area
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. broc measured at 44 degr F walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
3/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. filling sanitizer bucket in handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind buttery sauce rack - dry storeroom
  • Light not functioning. under hood area
  • Critical. Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
12/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with soiled clothing.(employee with dirty/stained chef coat)
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(microphone on cooks line)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(cooks line)
3/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(shredded chesse in bread area at 61, only out of temp for a short time) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.(dry pasta) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.(washed in prep sink) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(and around edges of reach in coolers on cooks line)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(upright reach in freezer on cooks line)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(broken at mop sink)
10/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/25/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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