Red Lobster — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records

Overview

Red Lobster operates 35 food establishments across Florida with 906 inspections on record. The pass rate is 77.1%, below the state average of 86.2%. Inspections average 5.7 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Red Lobster #0019 in St. Petersburg, shut down September 10, 2024 for fly activity.

Summary based on Florida DBPR public inspection records. Updated April 2026.

35Locations
906Inspections
0Closures (12 mo)
77.1%Pass Rate
5.7Avg Violations

Red Lobster: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Red Lobster 77.1% Pass Rate 77.1%
Florida Average 86.2% Pass Rate 86.2%
Red Lobster 5.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.7
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Red Lobster 0 Closures per 100 Locations 0
Florida Average 1.46 Closures per 100 Locations 1.46

Red Lobster: Recent Restaurant Closures (8)

DateBusinessCityReason
Red Lobster #0019 St. Petersburg Fly activity
Red Lobster #0730 Fort Pierce Sewage back up
Red Lobster #0352 Ocala Roach activity
Red Lobster #0332 Coral Springs Fly activity
Red Lobster #0071 Daytona Beach Rodent activity
Red Lobster #6329 Boynton Beach Roach & fly activity
Red Lobster #0029 Fort Lauderdale Roach activity
Red Lobster #6208 Lakeland Roach activity

Red Lobster: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessCityViolationsResult
Red Lobster #0017 Tallahassee 16 (2 high) Warning Issued
Red Lobster #0352 Ocala 0 Call Back - Complied
Red Lobster #0332 Coral Springs 0 Call Back - Complied
Red Lobster #0332 Coral Springs 5 (2 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Red Lobster #0033 West Palm Beach 3 (1 high) Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Red Lobster #0033 West Palm Beach 8 (6 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Red Lobster #0447 Plantation 2 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Red Lobster #6263 Kissimmee 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Red Lobster #6303 Orlando 8 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Red Lobster #0257 Orange Park 0 Call Back - Complied

Red Lobster: Most Common Health Violations

Red Lobster: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

17Actions on Record
$5,760Total Fines
$339Avg Fine
$800Largest Fine
13Locations Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessCityFineCase
Jan 9, 2025 Red Lobster #0352 Ocala $800 5--2024065741
Jan 22, 2026 Red Lobster #0345 Lake Worth $600 2--2025066143
Nov 14, 2024 Red Lobster #0019 St. Petersburg $400 3--2024053745
May 22, 2018 Red Lobster #6208 Lakeland $400 3--2018021428
Aug 16, 2023 Red Lobster #0071 Daytona Beach $400 4--2023027872
May 22, 2018 Red Lobster #0029 Fort Lauderdale $400 2--2018021744
Oct 2, 2024 Red Lobster #0730 Fort Pierce $400 4--2024054481
Jul 1, 2025 Red Lobster #0033 West Palm Beach $400 2--2025014251
Oct 5, 2023 Red Lobster #0332 Coral Springs $400 2--2023044076
Aug 13, 2025 Red Lobster #0345 Lake Worth $200 2--2025031208

Red Lobster: Fire Safety Violations

27Fire Violations
12Locations Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Missing boiler certificate/report 14
Exit blocked or locked 10
Fire extinguisher in red zone 2
Other fire safety violation 1

Red Lobster: Notable Locations

Red Lobster: Locations by County

CountyLocationsAvg ViolationsClosures
Broward County 5 4.90 2
Orange County 3 8.21 0
Miami-Dade County 3 6.11 0
Palm Beach County 3 3.73 1
Polk County 2 4.35 1
Brevard County 2 7.72 0
Osceola County 2 6.24 0
Pinellas County 2 6.28 1
Hillsborough County 2 5.93 0
Hernando County 1 3.04 0
Volusia County 1 5.03 1
St. Lucie County 1 5.92 1
Clay County 1 6.93 0
Marion County 1 7.71 1
Leon County 1 6.46 0

Red Lobster: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Red Lobster locations are in Florida?
Red Lobster has 35 locations in Florida tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is Red Lobster's health inspection pass rate in Florida?
Red Lobster has a pass rate of 77.1% across all Florida locations, which is 9.1 percentage points below the state average of 86.2%.
What are the most common health violations at Red Lobster in Florida?
The most frequently cited violations at Red Lobster locations in Florida are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
Which Florida county has the most Red Lobster locations?
Broward County has the most Red Lobster locations in Florida with 5 establishments.
What was the most recent Red Lobster closure in Florida?
Red Lobster #0019 in St. Petersburg was shut down on September 10, 2024 for fly activity.
How does Red Lobster compare to the Florida state average?
Red Lobster has a pass rate of 77.1%, which is 9.1 percentage points below the state average of 86.2%. The average violations per inspection is 5.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How much in fines has Red Lobster been assessed in Florida?
Red Lobster locations in Florida have been assessed $5,760 in fines across 17 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $339 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations has Red Lobster had in Florida?
27 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 Red Lobster locations in Florida. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.
How often are Red Lobster locations inspected in Florida?
Red Lobster locations in Florida have an average of 25.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

Red Lobster: All Locations (35)

Red Lobster #0352 1 closure

3393 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala · Marion County

35 inspections · 270 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Red Lobster #0019 1 closure

6151 34 ST N, St. Petersburg · Pinellas County

31 inspections · 237 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Red Lobster #0071 1 closure

2625 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, Daytona Beach · Volusia County

31 inspections · 156 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Red Lobster #0730 1 closure

6401 DARTER CT, Fort Pierce · St. Lucie County

25 inspections · 148 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Red Lobster #0332 1 closure

2000 UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs · Broward County

25 inspections · 115 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Red Lobster #0029 1 closure

5950 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale · Broward County

28 inspections · 112 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Red Lobster #6208 1 closure

3706 US 98 N, Lakeland · Polk County

28 inspections · 96 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Red Lobster #6329 1 closure

700 N CONGRESS AVE, Boynton Beach · Palm Beach County

26 inspections · 94 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Red Lobster #0108

5936 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando · Orange County

30 inspections · 301 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Red Lobster #6246

617 N ALAFAYA TRL, Orlando · Orange County

30 inspections · 243 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Red Lobster #6373

11550 SW 88 ST, Miami · Miami-Dade County

25 inspections · 202 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Red Lobster #6205

2355 W NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne · Brevard County

24 inspections · 194 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Red Lobster #0257

32 BLANDING BLVD, Orange Park · Clay County

27 inspections · 187 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Red Lobster #0075

215 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY, Merritt Island · Brevard County

25 inspections · 184 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Red Lobster #6303

9892 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando · Orange County

28 inspections · 182 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Red Lobster #0017

2583 N MONROE ST, Tallahassee · Leon County

26 inspections · 168 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Red Lobster #0425

2604 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon · Hillsborough County

27 inspections · 161 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Red Lobster #0079

3801 CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers · Lee County

29 inspections · 151 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Red Lobster #6263

7780 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee · Osceola County

27 inspections · 149 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Red Lobster #0435

5690 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee · Osceola County

21 inspections · 146 violations · Last: Dec 2025