Red Lobster in Brandon
Last inspected:
2604 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511Part of: Red Lobster Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Red Lobster #0425 in Brandon has accumulated 161 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 6 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but recorded one fire safety violation in 2015 for a blocked exit and speed racks. Top recurring violations include approved food sources, proper ventilation, and time as a control measure. Recent inspections from 2024 through October 2025 show consistent compliance patterns with minimal high-priority citations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Red Lobster in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Red Lobster in Brandon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Red Lobster in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections28 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Red Lobster in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Red Lobster in Brandon last inspected?
- Red Lobster #0425 in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Red Lobster in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Red Lobster #0425 in Brandon are: Approved food source, Proper ventilation, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Red Lobster in Brandon had?
- Red Lobster #0425 in Brandon has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Red Lobster in Brandon find?
- Red Lobster #0425 in Brandon was most recently inspected on August 6, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Red Lobster in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, Red Lobster #0425 in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Red Lobster in Brandon had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Red Lobster #0425 in Brandon has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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