Red Lobster in Fort Pierce

Last inspected:

6401 Darter Ct, Fort Pierce, FL 34945

Part of: Red Lobster Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Red Lobster #0730 in Fort Pierce has been emergency-closed once, on September 5, 2024, for sewage back up. The facility has accumulated 148 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, particularly employee health reporting violations (cited in 6 of the past 7 inspections), allergen awareness violations (4 of the past 4 complaint inspections), and food contact surface violations (appearing in 8 inspections). A disciplinary action resulting in $400 in fines was issued. The most recent inspection on December 29, 2025, was a complaint investigation that documented high-priority employee health and allergen awareness violations and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: September 5, 2024 for sewage back up.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
148Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Red Lobster in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg 5.07 violations / inspection 5.07 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
St. Lucie County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Red Lobster in Fort Pierce: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Red Lobster #0730 in Fort Pierce
DateReasonReopened
Sewage back up 15:56:00

Red Lobster in Fort Pierce: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Red Lobster #0730 in Fort Pierce
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2024054481 $400.00 Sep 5, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Red Lobster in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 5 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections23 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Red Lobster in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Lobster in Fort Pierce last inspected?
Red Lobster #0730 in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Red Lobster in Fort Pierce last shut down?
Red Lobster #0730 in Fort Pierce was last shut down on September 5, 2024 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Red Lobster in Fort Pierce?
The most frequently cited violations at Red Lobster #0730 in Fort Pierce are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Red Lobster in Fort Pierce had?
Red Lobster #0730 in Fort Pierce has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Red Lobster in Fort Pierce find?
Red Lobster #0730 in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on December 29, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Red Lobster in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
Yes, Red Lobster #0730 in Fort Pierce has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Red Lobster in Fort Pierce faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Red Lobster #0730 in Fort Pierce has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Red Lobster in Fort Pierce been fined?
Red Lobster #0730 in Fort Pierce has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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