Red Lobster #0071
2625 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 · Permanent Food Service · License 7401771
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed by the Aug 13 follow-up), 6 basic-18
- Violations at the Oct 6 complaint check1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 7 follow-up), 2 basic; 3 also cited at the Aug 11 routine inspection and counted there-5
- Administrative complaint on Oct 6, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score65
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 4 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- Follow-up visitOct 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
More time given
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
More time given
- First visitOct 6, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
-2 small flying insects at wait station in kitchen -3 small flying insects by linen bags in storage room outside of rear door.
Administrative complaint
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
-2 droppings on counter in storage room -5 droppings on pan in storage room -1 dropping on top of purple container in storage Manager cleaned up Storage room is located outside of rear door. No food is stored in storage room
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
-1 live roach on glue trap in storage room that is located outside of rear door. No food stored in storage room. Viewed invoice from pest control on 10/4/26. Per manager pest control is coming tonight
Administrative complaint
Basic3
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
-2 dead roaches on glue trap in storage room. -3 dead lizard/type in traps in storage room Storage room is located outside of rear door to restaurant. No food stored in storage room
Administrative complaint
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
-baseboard coming off wall in hallway by storage shelves
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
-floor soiled under drink station with in kitchen
Earlier inspections 1
C82Routine inspection9 violations, 3 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 live fly at bar, and 1 live by office
More time given
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by door.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
More time given
- First visitAug 11, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
-cooler across from oven shrimp/lobster ,lobster 45f shrimp 45 to 47f less than 2 hours Per manager temps were proper rang this morning
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
-2 small flying insects at bar
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
-2 dropping s on bag of hair nets in storage -4 droppings on floor in storage room - 2 droppings on table -10 droppings on lids on on table -4 droppings on floor next to table in storage room -4 droppings on boxes -outside storage room is located outside of back door of restaurant . Trash dump carts are in storage room in. No food in storage area. Unused equipment stored in storage room
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by door.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
-sides of dish machine soiled
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
-freezer and cooler next to fryers
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-gasket soiled on reach in cooler on cookline
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
-water leaking on to floor at ice bin at bar
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
-floor soiled with grease and debris under the cookline -under ice bin area at bar
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.