RED LOBSTER #0017

Name: RED LOBSTER #0017
Address: 2583 N MONROE ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32303, US
Rating: 72.2

2583 N MONROE ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303

License #4700077

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72.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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RED LOBSTER #0017 in TALLAHASSEE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 2 critical, 9 major, 17 minor.

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Latest clean pass

April 16, 2026

The most recent inspection was clean, with no violations documented on April 16, 2026.

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Inspection coverage

75%

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Passed — No Violations

Warning Issued
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR document again.
[16-54-4] Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturers specifications. Non stationary dish rack dishmachine temping 151f. 180f required for proper sanitizing.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up on exterior/under cooking equipment.
[29-19-4] Standing water on floor in kitchen and bar areas. Slow draining at handwashing sink in bar area.
[31B-03-4] No soap or towels provided at handwash sink located in dish pit or by wait station by the bar. Operator restocked handwash sink by dish pit.
[41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer in three compartment sink at bar tested >500ppm. Employee informed to dilute solution and test.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[22-53-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested 0 ppm. Employee made another batch, retested at 200ppm.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Breading and floor stored uncovered in dry storage room.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at pick up line.
[33-12-4] Dumpster rusted on front.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in back dining room and vents in kitchen area contain mold-like substance. Vents above bar area accumulated with dust.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Build up and food debris in reach in cooler below hand off plane.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled located by dishwashing station.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up on stove. Build up under shelf above make table at pick up line.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Partially missing hood above stove.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning stored on dish rack.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink located next to dish washing station.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located in front of dishwasher hand off.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up on tea dispenser.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Frozen shrimp and beans uncovered in walk in freezer. Flour and breading uncovered in dry storage. Uncovered sliced tomatoes and cheese in reach in cooler below hand off plane. Uncovered seasoned shrimp and lobster table in reach in cooler.

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