Red Lobster #6381

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 11, 2026 Routine · 2 priority
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     RESPONSIBILITY OF FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES TO REPORT

     Food employee were not aware of the sign, symptom, diagnosis they are required to report to the person in charge.

     Correction: Train employees on the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of foodborne disease. Inform employees that this information shall be reported to the person in charge. Provided education and factsheet during inspection.

     Code 2-201.11 (E)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Soup and marinara were found below 135°F in the steamtable. Steam table water was not to temp before loading.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Soup and marinara were reheated to above 165F during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

2. Mar 19, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Baked potatos (on sheet pan set above the cold well) in the Cookline prep cooler was cold held at 46°F. Remainder of items in the cooler were held below 41F

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Baked potatoes were discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     The QUAT test kit onsite is empty.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Multiple knives were found visibly soiled stored in the knive rack in the preparation area.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Knives were sent to the warewashing area during inspection.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The grout lines are deteriorated through out the kitchen. Some areas have cracked or missing tiles.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

3. Sep 12, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Shredded cheese in the Biscuit 1 Door Cooler was cold holding at 49°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. TCS foods were moved during inspection. Notify dept once cooler is serviced and operational.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - 4-HOURS - NOT MARKED

     Baked potatoes using time as a public health control for 4 hours is not properly marked or identified with a discard time.

     Correction: Food items shall be marked or otherwise identfied with a time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food was removed from temperature control. Discard food item.

     Code 3-501.19 (B) (2)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

     It was observed that eating utensils (crab leg knife) are stored where the food or lip contact surface could be contaminated.

     Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface.

     Code 4-904.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     The grout lines throughout the kitchen are deteriorating and there are cracked/broken tiles infront of the office area.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

4. Sep 26, 2024 Routine · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Utensils were improperly stored in dipper well that was not running. The dipper well was turned on during inspection.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

5. Oct 25, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - 4-HOURS - NOT MARKED

     Pico de gallo using time as a public health control for 4 hours is not properly marked or identified with a discard time. Pico was put out at 11:00am and is to be discarded by 3:00pm.

     Correction: Food items shall be marked or otherwise identfied with a time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food was removed from temperature control. Discard food item.

     Code 3-501.19 (B) (2)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     A handle-less bowl was used as a scoop in the bulk breading bin. The bowl was removed during inspection.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The interior of the microwave is soiled with food residue.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)