RED LOBSTER #0769

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Loose cutting board soiled with mold-like substances. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone charger and cable connected at back prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle broken. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue stuck to clean food bins over three compartment sink .

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution measured at 500+ppm. Manager added water to bucket and remeasured at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in coolers: lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); tomato (36F, 50F - Cold Holding); cream (49F - Cold Holding); fish (51F - Cold Holding); crab (44F - Cold Holding). Walk-in cooler: fish (48F - Cold Holding); alfredo (48F - Cold Holding); scallops (44F - Cold Holding); scallops (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding). Admin Complaint

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. Creamer and cheddar opened 24 hours prior with no date mark. Employee marked cheddar cheese container.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards of reach-in coolersoiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Two ceiling tiles missing over three compartment sink.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting pans at three compartment sink storage area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Leak in dipperwell connection line, per manager. Fan guard missing in microwave. Ice buildup locking fan on center isle reach-in freezer. Side panel missing from upper corner of reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under dipper well. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label debris on stored food bins in back left corner storage area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Back handwashing sink near three compartment sink very slow to drain.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp and fries in walk-in freezer not covered.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of orzo not labeled.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Vertical reach-in cooler: lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in ice. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards of reach-in cooler. Stored slicer soiled with old food debris. Ice machine plate soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation. Glow racks and underside of prep table shelves soiled with grease and old food accumulation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Leak in crab boiler. Side panel missing from upper corner of reach-in cooler. Reach-in cooler handle missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor from leak in crab boiler unit. Manager scheduled repair and is removing the water. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle contacting rice in bulk storage bin. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Soda machine upper plate soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label debris on stored food bins over three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server touched her cheek and face mask then proceeded to serve a tray of food to customers.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards of reach-in cooler. Ice machine plate soiled with mold-like substance. Bar ice bin wall soiled with mold-like substance and foreign substance with paper-like appearance. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation. Glow racks and underside of prep table shelves soiled with grease and old food accumulation. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rag in bottom of hand wash sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler handle missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Soda machine upper plate soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label debris on stored food bins over three compartment sink.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in kitchen area.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards of reach-in cooler soiled with dark stains and cut marks. Microwave interiors soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Bar ice bin soiled with mold-like substance. Manager cleaned. Corrected on site. Reach-in cooler doors stained with food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler handle missing.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk-in cooler. Manager was pressure washing equipment when inspector arrived.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris throughout. Soda machine backsplash and upper plate soiled with food debris. Door of ice cream freezer soiled with food debris. Exterior of reach-in cooler prep-table cabinet soiled. Glow racks soiled with grease accumulation. Manager was in process of cleaning during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Wall rack of single-service cups not inverted or protected. Manager covered. Single-service bins on cookline not inverted or protected. Manager flipped over. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking under dish table of warewashing area. Water leaking from inside cabinet of front dipperwell. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon marked with asterisk on menu taking you to the consumer advisory indicating salmon can be served undercooked. Operator called multiple people to get a copy, she was emailed copy by corporate office. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (54F - Cold Holding) at server alley next to hot pass through window in ice, the top portion of butter is above the 41F. Spoke to operator about placing metal lid on top to help container cold air.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At outside refuse area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand up reach in cooler soiled interior. Salad reach in coolers on server line interior soiled. Interior both ice bins at server area and bar. Small reach in cooler holding cheese and bread food racks soiled. Tongs used to build salads the inside grooves are soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Using sink and surface cleaner sanitizer.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico made previous days no date mark. Cream in reach in cooler behind bar opened previous days no date. Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled air vents on server alley ceiling. Floor and pipes under dish machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on servers reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler, operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 spatulas stored between metal piece under grill. Operator moved spatulas. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom door to microwave on cooks line by conveyer oven. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line. Backsplash of fryers. Backsplash soda machine. Water spray hose at conveyer oven nozzle is soiled. Seasoning shakers exterior soiled. Interior reach in freezer behind bar holding glasses. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large plastic containers above prep area with old food debris. Blender soiled in back kitchen.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under dirty dish table at warewashing area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (100 - Hot Holding) employee microwaved item to heat up to 165 then hot hood at 135 or above. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior corner of ice bin at bar. Around the lemonade spout. Cutting boards at prep sink stained. Interior of reach in cooler soiled holding raw seafood. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in sink at server station indicating the sink was used as a dump sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf at back prep area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salt container cracked in dry storage. Plastic containers on shelf that looks like they have melted on the sides. Some reach in coolers on cooks line shelves are starting to rust the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage under shelves. Standing water across from ice machine. Operator stated they have a leak on the cooks line. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blue flaps on right side/clean side of dish machine. Reach in freezer/cooler on cooks line gasket soiled. Reach in cooler door handles soiled holding raw seafood. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1 plastic container under prep area.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking from spray hose at dish area.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooks line. Employee placed off of floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At server alley quaternary ammonia over 500ppm. Operator added more water to read 300ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemonade spout at bar.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed glass at Handwash sink in server alley. Spoke to employee about only hand washing in Handwash sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink behind bar.

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. Inspector emailed to operator, operator printed and posted at host stand. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On the top. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At hallway between server alley and dish area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf above cutting board at prep area near walk in cooler. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ladle next to soups at server alley with handle burnt and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting boards hanging at Three compartment sink.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar area, dish machine, and floor drain at dish area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula in water at 53°F at server alley. Operator poured out water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stand up cooler across from fryers on cooks line top door dirty. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine.