Red Lobster #0479
1331 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 · Permanent Food Service · License 1801072
What drove the grade
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection1 intermediate, 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed rust on the can opener blade.
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away on the server expo line.
The operator increased the water flow.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the reach in freezer door handle on the cook line.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.