Red Lobster

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed build-up of residue and food debris on the interiors of reach-in coolers and in the bar storage area cabinet on the bottom section

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive debris, food residue, and grease build up on the floors and walls of kitchen area, bar area, dry storage room under shelving, and chemical storage room. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 mouse droppings inside of bench seat located in dining room area. Instructed person in charge to remove all droppings and sanitize area, as well as inform pest control service of activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of residue and food debris on the interiors of reach-in coolers and in the bar storage area cabinet on the bottom section

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive debris, food residue, and grease build up on the floors and walls of kitchen area, bar area, dry storage room under shelving, and chemical storage room. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of residue and food debris on the interiors of reach-in coolers and in the bar storage area cabinet on the bottom section

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive debris, food residue, and grease build up on the floors of kitchen area, bar area, dry storage room under shelving, and chemical storage room. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of residue and food debris on the interiors of reach-in coolers and in the bar storage area cabinet on the bottom section.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive debris, food residue, and grease build up on the floors of kitchen area, bar area, dry storage room under shelving, and chemical storage room. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed build-up of food debris on the interior of the freezer where frozen shrimp and batter are stored. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed missing ceiling tiles in the storage room. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation #7-38-005 citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of food debris on the interior of the freezer where frozen shrimp and batter are stored. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in the storage room. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: aluminum foil being used as liner around cooking equipment. Instd to remove foil and maintain surfaces smooth, durable, non-porous and easily cleanable

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): beverage station at wait station in prep area not clean, excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: leak at pipe underneath dish scrape basin, wrapped with towel. Instd to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: worn grout lines around floor tiles at front wait station and in warewashing area causing excessive debris and standing water in lines. Instd to re grout and maintain to ensure floor maintained clean and dry at all times. Wall surrounding utility sink in disrepair, worn and crumbling surface. Instd to repair same and maintain. Cracked vent cover in warewashing area. Instd to replace and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil being used as liner around cooking equipment. Instd to remove foil and maintain surfaces smooth, durable, non-porous and easily cleanable

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Beverage station at wait station in prep area not clean, excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe underneath dish scrape basin, wrapped with towel. Instd to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Worn grout lines around floor tiles at front wait station and in warewashing area causing excessive debris and standing water in lines. Instd to re grout and maintain to ensure floor maintained clean and dry at all times. Wall surrounding utility sink in disrepair, worn and crumbling surface. Instd to repair same and maintain. Cracked vent cover in warewashing area. Instd to replace and maintain

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes during storage, maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Found no temperature measuring device on premises for dish machine. Must provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found leaky faucet at bar 3-comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2 lights in poor repair at vent hood above grill. Must replace/repair and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Rust accumulation noted on exterior sides of prep coolers at wait line. Instd to remove rust and maintain surfaces

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior/exterior of all coolers (including vents, motors, rubber gaskets of door), all storage shelves, and underneath prep tables through out not clean, excessive debris, dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain all

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Sprayer at scrape sink leaking, wrapped in plastic. Faucet loose at handwash sink in warewashing area. Instd to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor drains in bar area, warewashing area not clean excessive debris, food accumulation. Floors and walls through out prep area, warewashing area, bar area not clean, excesssive food spills, debris. Instd to clean and maintain all walls and floors through out

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Rust accumulation noted on exterior sides of prep coolers at wait line. Instd to remove rust and maintain surfaces

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior/exterior of all coolers (including vents, motors, rubber gaskets of door), all storage shelves, and underneath prep tables through out not clean, excessive debris, dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain all

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Sprayer at scrape sink leaking, wrapped in plastic. Faucet loose at handwash sink in warewashing area. Instd to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Worn floor grout lines and missing floor tiles at cooking line, causing excessive food debris and water accumulation. Instd to grout floor, replace tiles and maintain surface clean and dry

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor drains in bar area, warewashing area not clean excessive debris, food accumulation. Floors and walls through out prep area, warewashing area, bar area not clean, excesssive food spills, debris. Instd to clean and maintain all walls and floors through out

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1-2 gap on bottom left corn of rear exterior door. Must repair. All exterior doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used as a liner on equipment on the cooking line. Instructed aluminum foil not permitted as a liner. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulation of dirt/grease on equipment in front section of the kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize this equipment. Must maintain same.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in several areas of kitchen near dish area, front coolers, and in the rear by chemical room. Instructed must keep all floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in the kitchen dish and prep area, instructed to clean.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior cabinets in the wait station not clean, instructed to clean.also defrost and clean rear icecream freezer.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under and around cooking equipment not clean, instructed to clean/remove grease.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor drains to eliminate pest harborage conditions. Must eliminate all standing water in the prep area and dishwash area.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies in the following areas: food prep area, storage area, service line and beverage station, behind the bar. Approximately 20 live fruit flies were observed on the walls and ceiling in these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from 9/3/15 was not posted where it was visible to customers. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor drains to eliminate pest harborage conditions. Must eliminate all standing water in the prep area and dishwash area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cracked dry storage container lid. Replace same. Replace worn caulking with black mold like substance at wall and top base of exposed handsink across from wait/service line in prep area. Door handler of walk-in freezer in poor repair, not tight fitting on door. Repair same.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor not dry, standing water area noted in dishmachine area and rear storage area. Instd to maintain floor clean and dry, free of water. Floor drain under wait station at left of bar not mainted, excessive rust, debris. Instd to clean same and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls at front wait station/serving line not clean, dust accumulation. Instd to clean same and maintain. Lightshields through out prep/dishwashing area not clean, debris. Clean same and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on interior of plate cooler in alley. Remove rust and restore to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed missing handle on fryer. Replace handle and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on steel bars behind behind stove. Abate peeling condition and restore surface to smooth easily cleanable surface at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed splash guards needed at both exposed hand wash sinks in kitchena dn in bar. Install and maintain splash guards.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed excess grease accumulation on interior of fryer. Detail clean fryer and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed sprayer hose at dish sink with grease accumulation. Must remove grease and keep sprayer clean and sanitary.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floor tiles missing in dish area, grout missing throughout, floors uneven at 4 compartment sink. Replace all floor tiles and all floors need to be grouted, smooth , even and easily cleanable. Maintain floors in this condition.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed unclean floors with dirt dust and debris under and behind ice machine in alley. Clean and maintain floors under and behind ice machine in alley.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and dust accumualation on ceiling above dish machine. Clean and maintain ceiling.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile in dry storage. Replace missing ceiling tile.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed unclean walls in alley. Clean walls in alley and replace missing grout at handsink. Maintain

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed dripping/leaking condition under sink at dish area. Must abate all dripping/leaking conditions and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed water line in walk in ceiling leaking. Repair water line and abate leaking condition.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no visible backflow device on coffee machine in alley or in service/bar area. Install and maintain backflow preventer on both machines.