Red Lobster, 17021 Palm Pointe Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Red Lobster
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 17021 Palm Pointe Dr, Tampa, FL 33647
License #: 3912877
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 6/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Keg/beverage walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Rust build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler shelves at cook line.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under counter.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Prep area.
2/17/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine area soiled.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Kitchen.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By office. **Corrected On-Site**
1/13/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Rear entrance and dish washing area.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 4 doors RIC at cook line.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep line.
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
8/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back entrance.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
3/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
11/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(beverage walk in cooler)
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in coolers)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler - shrimp)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Fire sprinkler system not inspected annually. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning.(beverage walk in cooler)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed soiled soda gun hose.(bar)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(rear kitchen area) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(dish washing area)
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in coolers)
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(cook line)
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(handsink by dish washing area)
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed build-up dust on nonfood-contact surface.(dusty wires at cook line)
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom)
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottle at cook line)
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(beverage walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink and dish washing area)
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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