West Melbourne, Brevard County

RED LOBSTER #6205

2355 W NEW HAVEN AVE, West Melbourne, FL 32904

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Jun 1, 2026
City
West Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

35A-02-7

Detail 24601986

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found one fly near dish machine.

35B-01-4

Detail 24601984

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on back door opening edge. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24601985

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line has standing water on floor.

10-20-4

Detail 24601987

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on pipe under grill. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24601983

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on cook line interior soiled with food debris. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24601988

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook line gaskets soiled with food debris. Drawer reach in cooler on cook line gaskets soiled with food debris. Beer walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24601982

Basic - Stored food not covered. Vanilla ice cream uncovered in reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Dec 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

24-08-4

Detail 24267539

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting on drying rack.

14-11-5

Detail 24267538

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under microwave on cook line has torn gasket. Reach in freezer on cook line has torn gasket.

35B-01-4

Detail 24267537

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door near office has gap at the bottom open edge.

36-17-5

Detail 24267540

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink has missing tiles. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24267542

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave over ice cream soiled with food debris

23-03-4

Detail 24267541

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers on cook line have soiled gaskets. Corrected On-Site

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 24147440

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in back prep area. Employee refilled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-54-4

Detail 24147441

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Ran dishwasher multiple times, temp at 154F. GM reset breaker, temperature reached 168F Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24147437

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. Establishment is open and operating. Verified ownership and location. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24147439

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line by fryer area. Manager squeegeed Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24147438

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under table by back door, silverware and debris.

36-17-5

Detail 24147442

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink has broken tiles

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

02C-03-5

Detail 23703270

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half not date marked when opened. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23703274

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen by cook line. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23703266

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cardboard container used as scoop in large plastic bin. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23703273

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above microwave on back prep line has dust build up.

50-09-4

Detail 23703269

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current.

14-34-4

Detail 23703267

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23703268

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep area.

21-12-4

Detail 23703272

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23703271

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small container of panko not labeled in back prep area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-34-4

Detail 23326607

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface

22-08-4

Detail 23326609

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23326608

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On-Site

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22629189

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Island Oasis yogurt 45F recommended to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken

14-22-4

Detail 22629190

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed some rust build up on blade.

10-08-5

Detail 22629191

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

14-34-4

Detail 22629188

Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface Repeat Violation

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

02C-03-5

Detail 22245183

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk in reach cooler

22-02-4

Detail 22245186

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Internet of reach in victory cooler accumulation of food debris

11-26-1

Detail 22245182

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for employees hired under 60 days

41-17-4

Detail 22245180

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In mop sink area, operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22245184

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice on back cookline

14-34-4

Detail 22245185

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface

02D-01-5

Detail 22245181

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled seasoning in bin Corrected On-Site

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 21792286

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times Tea container in front of sink Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21792282

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 21792280

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen

24-08-4

Detail 21792283

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-22-4

Detail 21792285

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwasher area

10-20-4

Detail 21792287

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21792284

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 21792281

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Small reach in cooler front line

08B-12-5

Detail 21792279

Basic - Stored food not covered. Coconut shrimp, garlic and crabs walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

02A-01-4

Detail 21381060

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. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21381058

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. One hand sink at ally 2 station and one hand sink in bar area. Corrective Action Taken

21-16-4

Detail 21381061

Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Stored with butter dishes. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21381055

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Server apron on table next to drink station. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21381063

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dipperwell flushing not on cookline Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21381057

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at bar sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21381064

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21381056

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers near cook line. Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 21381062

Basic - tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cook line refrigerator taped.

45-02-4

Detail 21381059

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 2 of them. One near mop sink and one near back door.

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 10Total: 10

16-23-4

Detail 21041366

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-36-4

Detail 21041362

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above salad make line

36-34-5

Detail 21041365

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents on back prep line soiled with accumulated dust

29-18-4

Detail 21041368

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At bar drain

24-08-4

Detail 21041371

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on big plastic bins on prep line Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21041370

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dish pit area

10-20-4

Detail 21041369

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On bread Warmer top and bottom handles

23-03-4

Detail 21041367

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on back prep line accumulated dust Gaskets on pull out drawers under salad line

29-11-4

Detail 21041363

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handle of sprayer in dish pit area leaking, work order in for it already Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 21041364

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled sugar in back storage room

Oct 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20595449

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoothies cream for drinks at bar was 57° recommended rapid chill and educated on ice baths. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20595453

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) ice cream freezer

24-06-4

Detail 20595447

Basic - Bar glasses stored in rusted racks in cooler bar area

51-11-4

Detail 20595452

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Exterior tank not chained down

24-08-4

Detail 20595450

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins wet nesting Repeat Violation

10-03-4

Detail 20595451

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Educated and manager turned in properly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20595448

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) floor drain prep area

29-49-6

Detail 20595446

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bar cooler