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RED LOBSTER #0029

5950 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
September 8, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
9
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (9)

  • 08A-02-6CriticalCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cookline - low boy - open bags of raw shrimp together with open bags of ready to eat French fries. Operator stored all items properly.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cookline - low boy - open bags of raw shrimp together with open bags of ready to eat French fries. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 03A-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - ice bath - shredded cheese (50-55F). Per operator item placed out approximately an hour ago.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - ice bath - shredded cheese (50-55F). Per operator item placed out approximately an hour ago. Observed ice/water solution too low. Reviewed proper cold holding. Operator moved item to walk in cooler to quick chill. One hour later 43-44F. **Corrective Action Taken**

    High Priority

  • 36-22-4Repeat

    Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Entire expo line.

    Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Entire expo line. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 10-07-4Corrected on site

    In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - Biscuit mixing utensils in water - 48F. Operator removed items.

    Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - Biscuit mixing utensils in water - 48F. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 35A-06-4Corrected on site

    Back storage room - Accumulation of dead and trapped insects, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 5 dead roaches in sticky trap. Operator removed and cleaned the area.

    Basic - Back storage room - Accumulation of dead and trapped insects, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 5 dead roaches in sticky trap. Operator removed and cleaned the area. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 29-11-4

    Prep area hand sink - Water leaking from faucet/handle.

    Basic - Prep area hand sink - Water leaking from faucet/handle.

    Basic

  • 08B-12-5Corrected on site

    Stored food not covered. Expo - Ice cream. Operator properly covered.

    Basic - Stored food not covered. Expo - Ice cream. Operator properly covered. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 10-03-4Corrected on site

    In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.

    Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed just drops of water 120F in dipper well at expo area. Operator removed items from water. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 36-34-5

    Ceiling AC vents/returns soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    Basic - Ceiling AC vents/returns soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    Basic

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.