Food Service Inspections

Facility: RED LOBSTER #305

Violations for last two inspections (if any), click on each violation for a description on how that violation impacts public health:

Inspection Date: 12/6/2023
Total Score:86

Critical Violations

5 points: FOOD DISPLAY SERVICE AND TRANSPORT TEMP

Tartar sauce noted not being held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Normally ice is used and was not added at the start of the shift slightly before the inspector arrived. Ice was added to correct the violation.

5 points: CROSS CONTAMINATION

Raw beef was noted over fish in both the reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler. Raw meats are to be stored according to final cooking temperature from bottom to top as follows: chicken beef pork seafood and all ready-to-eat/not to be further cooked items on top. Corrected by re-arranging the products.

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE

Raw fish noted thawing in a sealed vacuum bag. Fish is to be thawed after removing from the vacuum bag and under refrigeration.

1 points: REFUSE STORAGE

Exterior recyclables and garbage containers noted not covered with a tight fitting lids. Lids noted open.

1 points: IN-USE UTENSILS

In - use utensil noted being stored with the handle laying in the breading containers.

Inspection Date: 6/2/2023
Total Score:86

Critical Violations

4 points: PERSON IN CHARGE

The manager and/or person during the course of the inspection did not possess a Certified Manager's Certificate within the appropriate time.

3 points: INSECT RODENT ANIMAL CONTROL

West side delivery door noted has gap on bottom and in need or repair or replacement.

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Microwave interiors reachin cooler interiors cutting boards and food scales not properly maintained.

2 points: CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE

Food noted being stored not covered in walk-in cooler and walkin freezer.

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Walkin cooler door metal storage shelves computer monitors grey plastic storage shelf and other equipment exteriors need cleaning.

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN

White plastic container for hot pans and vent hood where computer monitor attaches noted not in good repair.

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Floors (grout coming up) in the food prep area and tiles (broken) around mop sink area noted needs repair.

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Walls and floors in the food prep area noted in need of cleaning under and around in place equipment areas of moisture and ceiling tiles around vents.

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Health Department

Facility: RED LOBSTER #305