Feb 15, 2024
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
FORT WALTON BEACH, Okaloosa County
RED LOBSTER #0458
326 SW MIRACLE STRIP PKWY, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 15, 2024
City
FORT WALTON BEACH
County
Okaloosa
Status
Closed
Inspections
10
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.
Dec 20, 2023
Complaint Full
Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Dec 19, 2023
Complaint Full
Emergency order recommended
High Priority: 1Total: 1
28-26-5
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain at server dirty dish station (adjacent to dish room) backing up, three floor drains in dish room backing up, water bubbling up from crack in the floor outside of beer walk-in cooler, floor drain behind char broiler on cook line overflowing, floor drain near three compartment sink over flowing from running sink thawing food, mop sink drains backing up. Employees are walking through the areas with the water. Inspector did a walk around of the outside. There is no water leakage outside and the Lift Station appears to be functioning (no standing water, alarm, or flashing light). Warning
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority: 1Total: 1
01D-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon on menu marked as cooked to order, no parasite destruction records on file. Manager stated that although salmon has a consumer advisory on the menu, establishment cooks all fish to minimum safe temperatures. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Time Extended
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8
01D-01-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon on menu marked as cooked to order, no parasite destruction records on file. Manager stated that although salmon has a consumer advisory on the menu, establishment cooks all fish to minimum safe temperatures. Warning
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Tomato 54F (4:20)/53F (5:50), Pico 50F (4:20) / 51F (4:50), Alfredo 51F (4:20)/46F (4:51), Shredded Cheese 48F (4:21)/46F (4:52). Warning
01B-17-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Gallon of milk in reach in cooler no date stamp. Manager stated milk had been opened 1-2 days prior.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags missing last date served.Warning Warning
02C-03-5
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. Milk in reach in cooler near dish machine. Operator stated milk was opened 1-2 days prior.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink at end of bar.
14-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl nesting in catfish breading container on bottom dry stock rack next to office. Manager removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site
31B-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sink near tea brewing station.
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4
16-37-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Upon inspection observed sanitizer for sink and surface without appropriate sanitizer test strips.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed case of bacon stored on top shelf in walk in freezer opened under condenser. Operator closed case of bacon during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tray under tea dispensers soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Crack in ceiling in ware washing area.
36-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on floor in walk in coolers. Repeat Violation
36-24-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Repeat Violation
08B-12-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Breaded shrimp and French fries stored in reach in freezer uncovered. Repeat Violation
Mar 16, 2022
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic: 8Total: 8
14-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection observed small bowl resting in spice containers in kitchen prep area. Operator removed small bowls during inspection. Corrected On-Site
50-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed cell phone and employee personal bag on top of counter in wait station next to clean dishes. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site
14-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in disrepair to small reach in cooler drawer under cook line.
36-24-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Right lower side of wall next to manager's office door and under dish machine area.
31B-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink right side of kitchen prep sink area. Operator was provided hand washing sign and posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Hood area with grease droplets formed above grill area and some equipment areas with grease build up present in kitchen.
08B-12-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed open case of hamburgers under fan condenser in walk in freezer top shelf. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Aug 19, 2021
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority: 2Basic: 10Total: 12
35A-09-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Large dead bird next to left side of building walk way with flies present.
29-42-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls and by ice chute.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed play station ball cap on shelf right side of cook line next to clean dishes.
14-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on walk in cooler door.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas with standing water in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Upon inspection observed between kitchen equipment and prep tables in kitchen.
33-19-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Upon inspection observed scoop handle resting in rice that is hot holding on cook line under service window.
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler holding proteins. Grease build up on overhead hood in cook line area of kitchen. Gasket on small reach in cooler of salad prep with debris present.
36-27-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Upon inspection observed multiple areas throughout kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Upon inspection observed prep sink outside of dish room window close to wait station area with faucet leaking.