Red Lobster #6208
3706 US 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809 · Permanent Food Service · License 6305719
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 22 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 23 follow-up), 2 basic-5
- Administrative complaint on Oct 22, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 22, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 1 live flying insect in kitchen near ovens not land flying around landing occasionally on storage shelf.
Basic2
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed on gaskets in fry reach in cooler on cook line.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed in dry storage area.
Earlier inspections 1
A96Routine inspection2 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 31, 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
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Asked pertaining to dishwasher sanitation, did not know heat or chemical, manager know knows.
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed on 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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.