Red Lobster in Clearwater
Last inspected:
26320 Us 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761Part of: Red Lobster Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Red Lobster #0348 in Clearwater is a 253-seat permanent food service establishment in Pinellas County with 24 inspections on record dating back to 2022. The facility has averaged 4.9 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2, with no emergency closures in its inspection history. High-priority violations have appeared in 8 of the past 8 inspections reviewed, including repeated citations for proper cooking temperatures, management awareness, employee health reporting, food contact surface sanitation, and time-as-control procedures. Violations for employee health policy and handwashing facilities were documented in multiple inspections, indicating a pattern of recurring management compliance issues. The most recent inspection on February 20, 2026 found 10 violations including four high-priority citations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Red Lobster in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Red Lobster in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Red Lobster in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Red Lobster in Clearwater last inspected?
- Red Lobster #0348 in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Red Lobster in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Red Lobster #0348 in Clearwater are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Red Lobster in Clearwater had?
- Red Lobster #0348 in Clearwater has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Red Lobster in Clearwater find?
- Red Lobster #0348 in Clearwater was most recently inspected on February 20, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Red Lobster in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Red Lobster #0348 in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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).
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