RED LOBSTER #6373

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (130F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket of water stored inside hand sink at cook line and dish area. Operator removed buckets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken standing reach in cooler not in use near beer walk in cooler.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine and dish areas.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over speed rack with clean equipment and potatoes next to walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of conveyor oven soiled.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler next to fryer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered inside ice cream freezer. Operator covered ice cream. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet and pipe leaking at hand sink in dish area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of breading flour not labeled at back prep area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari over fried cod inside reach in cooler next to fryer. Operator relocated products Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink across from fryer. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink across from fryer.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice building inside reach in freezer next to fryers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over speed rack of potatoes next to walk in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to fryers

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of cooler next to fryers.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered inside ice cream freezer.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and raw fish stored over ready to eat hush puppies inside reach in cooler next to fryer. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of lobster tails stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator picked up product. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside of walk in freezer.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled under prep table. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (116F - Hot Holding) at steam table box in back prep area. As per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee reheated soup for final temperature 177F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area and at bar area.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's bathroom. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile cracked under fryer in kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled in kitchen prep area. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed with operator, and operator set up the three compartment sink. Sanitizer QUA 300ppm, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed with operator, and operator set up the three compartment sink. Sanitizer QUA 300ppm, Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed with operator, and operator set up the three compartment sink. Sanitizer QUA 300ppm, Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching garbage can with gloves on and returning to work station with no hand washing and glove changing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with management proper hand washing and glove changes. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense soap at employee hand wash sink by three compartment sink , corrected, manager fixed dispenser at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser not dispensing soap by three compartment sink , corrected, manager fixed dispenser during inspection . Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Foods thawing out on counter by three compartment sink, shrimp, scallops. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

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

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on the top of the machine.

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed in front of the ice machine.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a handle in the flour. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature at 101°F. The manager poured out the water.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, soda nozzles soiled

Basic - Floor soiled/drains has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled in the ice cream area.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles next to the dishwasher machine.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled located by the runner station.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside of reach in cooler located in the cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink next to the prep sink, hose leaking next to dishwasher machine leaking.

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature >180), advised operator to sanitize in the 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoop stored in the hand sink located at the back prep area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at the kitchen line, hand sink located by the dishwasher area and hand sink located at the bar.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils stored on the office floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream reach in freezer located by the hand sink.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled at the back prep area.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By the walk in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan soiled in the kitchen area. Observed hood filters soiled in the kitchen area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located by the kitchen entrance.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink located by the bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimps thawed in standing water in the 3 compartment sink, operator open faucet and used running water.

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink pipe leaking at the kitchen line.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at the cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing by the dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: Ceiling tile missing by the dishwasher area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 2 lights in disrepair in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 2 lights in disrepair in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking in hand sink located by the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: Observed a leaking in hand sink located by the cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) in the kitchen area. Time Extended