Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee
2583 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee recorded 168 violations across 26 inspections, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection—significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in at least 4 inspections, and chemical storage violations in at least 3 inspections. Consumer advisory violations and food contact surface violations also recurred across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 documented 12 violations including improper hand/arm washing, food in good condition issues, and shell stock requirement failures, resulting in a warning issued. Prior to that, a September 22, 2025 complaint inspection identified 24 violations; however, a March 15, 2024 routine inspection found no violations and resulted in call back compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 27, 2026
Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages
Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 10 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
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections27 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee last inspected?
- Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee had?
- Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee find?
- Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
- No, Red Lobster #0017 in Tallahassee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- 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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