Red Lobster #0027
5711 W 14 St, Bradenton, FL 34207 · Permanent Food Service · License 5100048
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 17 complaint inspection3 basic (1 repeat)-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 17, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Food containers in back kitchen area not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Person in charge separated to air dry.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish washing machine area and bar.
Person in charge mopped floors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
A98Complaint inspection2 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 11, 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.Observed under table in bar area 1 dead roach.Person in charge cleaned and sanitized area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area.
Person in charge mopped floor.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.