Red Lobster #6373

11550 SW 88 St, Miami, FL 33176 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332954

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 64 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 24, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Oct 24 follow-up · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 23 complaint inspection
3 high priority (2 fixed by the Oct 24 follow-up, 1 repeat), 6 basic (4 repeats)
-24
Administrative complaint on Oct 23, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score64

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Oct232026

Complaint inspection

9 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 24, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 High priority
- 4 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  More time given
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface.
  More time given
  Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 23, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
  Repeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed 5 live flying insects flying and landing on top of open box of sangria at bar area. Observed 1 live flying insect flying and landing directly inside bottle of drink mix at bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects on wall at kitchen entrance near bathrooms. Observed 13 live flying insects flying and landing on clean dish racks in dish area. Observed 1 live flying insect flying in front of conveyor oven. Observed 2 live flying insects in dining room area at booth close by kitchen entrance and hallway leading to bathrooms. Observed 6 live flying insects flying and landing on shelf where to go boxes are stored and on top of trash can in wait station across from bar area.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
  Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm).
Basic6
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed ice cream stored uncovered inside ice cream freezer.
  Repeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed broken reach in cooler not in use, next to beer cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface.
  Observed water draining on to floor at hand sink on cook line.
  Repeat violation
  Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  Observed leak at faucet in dish area.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed standing water on floor at entrance to bar area and in dish area.
  Repeat violation
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Observed hole in wall behind trash can in women's restroom.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug282026C72Routine inspection12 violations, 4 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitAug 28, 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.
12 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. Observed cooked pasta (45°F - Cold Holding). As per operator cooked pasta has been inside cooler over 4 hours.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed cooked pasta (45°F - Cold Holding); snow crab legs (45°F - Cold Holding) inside grill drawers. As per operator cooked pasta has been inside cooler over 4 hours. Operator added ice to snow crab legs.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw breaded fish stored over cooked breaded fish and raw shrimp stored over asparagus inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
  Repeat violation
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed container stored inside hand sink in dish area. Operator removed container.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic7
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed container of salt not labeled in back prep area. Operator labeled salt.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed ice cream stored uncovered inside ice cream freezer.
  Repeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed broken reach in cooler not in use near beer walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Inside ice cream freezer.
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed grill drawer reach in cooler with ambient temperature 45°F.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface.
  Observed water draining onto floor at hand sink across from fryers.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed standing water on floor under hand sink across from fryers and dish area.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.