Red Lobster #6207
230 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880 · Permanent Food Service · License 6305665
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 2, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Soda nozzle at the bar area, operator cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizing solution.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Across from cook line and dishwasher area operator replaced paper towels
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
Metal Spatula between, wall and equipment operator removed metal spatula.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
In walk in cooler , currently work order in place
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility one of the toilets in the women's restroom and 2 urinal for men are not functioning properly other stalls available for use in both restrooms.
Work order pending and in place.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning kitchen server area.
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.