Red Lobster in Merritt Island
Last inspected:
215 E Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL 32952Part of: Red Lobster Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Red Lobster #0075 in Merritt Island averaged 7.4 violations per inspection across 25 inspections since 2016, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were recurrent throughout the record, with employee health reporting violations cited in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 5 of the last 8 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 7 of the last 8 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Most recent inspections remained compliant with no further action required: a routine food inspection on January 12, 2026 documented 16 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, chemical storage, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, handwashing facilities, and proper hand and arm washing. A complaint-based inspection on July 1, 2025 documented 16 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, toxic substance control, consumer advisory, proper cooking temperatures, food contact surfaces, and parasite destruction.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Red Lobster in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Red Lobster in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Red Lobster in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Red Lobster in Merritt Island last inspected?
- Red Lobster #0075 in Merritt Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Red Lobster in Merritt Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Red Lobster #0075 in Merritt Island are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Red Lobster in Merritt Island had?
- Red Lobster #0075 in Merritt Island has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Red Lobster in Merritt Island find?
- Red Lobster #0075 in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on July 24, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Red Lobster in Merritt Island ever been shut down?
- No, Red Lobster #0075 in Merritt Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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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