Red Lobster

13709 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-38970

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Excellent

Surprise restaurant avg: 98

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: handwashing

Apr 29, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Technicians actively onsite troubleshooting leak coming from wall behind syrup rack. Person in charge to continue observing area. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: handwashing

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed reach in near biscuit station with an ambient temperature of 45.8*F. Person in charge to place a work order and have temperature-controlled foods held in neighboring units at 41*F or below. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed hand sink near walk-in refrigerator with the hot valve on the right and cold on the left. Person in charge to place work order to adjust valves. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Nov 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.

Jun 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed proper use of ice baths, cleaning behind equipment**

2024

Dec 10, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Discussed datemarking requirements for dairy items and blood mary mix.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed mashed potatoes (125'F) in hot-holding unit located by bar housing time controlled food items. PIC stated food item was prepared about an hour prior and have been placed in hot-holding unit to be held hot at 135'F and above. Ambient temperature of water in hot-holding unit measured at 141'F. PIC reheated mashed potatoes to 165'F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed large amounts of standing water in warewashing area and food prep area. Standing water in warewashing area is due to splash from dishwashing activities and standing water in food prep area is due to leak from container housing warm water for cleaning purposes. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Suggested PIC to set proper cleaning intervals to prevent build up of water. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Sep 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer concentration, establishment installed new quat dispensers and they do not mix the sanitizer and water automatically, has to be done manually.

Apr 29, 2024Routine2 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cold holding and temperature as a control vs time as a control. Also discussed ice bath construction for cold holding and cleaning methods for utensilsThe Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ray Crawford

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage - Handless cup being used as a scoop stored in the breading. PIC removed the cup. Scoops being stored in 90*F water near steam tables in a dipper well. The dipper well was not on. PIC turned it on but it caused a drain to overflow. PIC turned off the dipper well and moved the utensils to be stored in a steam well with water over 135*F. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Slow floor sink below steam tables on cook line. Please repair and maintain plumbing in good condition. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 27, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Antonio D.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →