Red Lobster

10220 N 28th Dr, Phoenix 85051

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-38971

Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Aug 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ice bath construction and possible use of time as a control and minor facility maintenance

Apr 22, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed sanitizer requirements with PIC.

2025

Nov 14, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about re-grouting floor along cook line to allow floors to be easily cleanable.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed 2 drawer refrigeration unit along cook line to be dripping water. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Aug 5, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with manager the following:Date mark milk and half/half that have been open for at least 24 hoursObtain a wire brush to clean inside the blender and dicer attachmentsEnsure that. all of the thermometers are properly calibrated. Use an ice bath and measure to 32'F

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Shredded cheddar cheese at 50'F on server line. The cheese was sitting on ice, but there was no water to immerse the cheese container in. Butter at 50'F. The butter container was not immersed in the ice bath. Manager reared ice baths for both items properly. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

May 15, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. The person in charge (PIC) provided pest control reports from a certified pest control applicator from 4/19/2025 and 5/7/2025.

Apr 15, 2025Routine1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

-- Observed live adult German cockroaches under the bar. No other pest activity observed in establishment. The PIC provided most recent pest control reports from 3/13/25 and stated a licensed pest control technician is scheduled to perform services again this week. The establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist. Provide pest control reports once services are completed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to 10-day re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

2024

Dec 17, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

-- Observed employee handling raw calamari rings with gloved hands, remove their gloves, and put new gloves on without washing their hands between tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Employees should wash their hands and change gloves after handling raw meats/seafood prior to changing tasks to prevent cross-contamination. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs. Requested employee wash their hands and change gloves before continuing with food prep tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

Sep 18, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. An onsite re-inspection was conducted and the PIC provided pest control reports from 9/5/24. A follow up visit is scheduled for treatment in another 5-7 days. No evidence of cockroaches noted on 9/18/24 visit. Violation 6-501.111 (C): Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence is corrected.

Sep 5, 2024Routine1 foundationB°

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

-- Nymph and adult German cockroaches observed under dishwashing area. The person in charge (PIC) provided the most recent pest control reports from 8/20/2024 showing cockroaches are actively being targeted. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. A re-inspection will be conducted on or before September 15th, 2024 to ensure pest control services are completed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Apr 22, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - Must be present during all hours of operation On 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Dawn W.

2023

Dec 8, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt the time of inspection, a valid food safety managers certification not available. Ensure person in charge (PIC) obtains food safety managers certification and maintains it available for inspection.On 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Zorica W.

Jul 27, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, priority foundation #31, Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment has been corrected. Ambient temperature of middle walk-in refrigerator and refrigerated drawers on main cook line was 41 degrees F using min/max thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Lee M. Person in Charge

Jul 20, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived at restaurant for temperature reinspection of middle walk-in refrigerator. Ambient temperature of middle walk-in refrigerator is 44 degrees F using min/max thermometer. Person in charge (PIC) stated a refrigeration technician inspected the walk-in refrigerator on 19 July 2023 and refilled system with refrigerant. Per PIC, kitchen is experiencing issues with air conditioning (AC) and awaiting AC parts. Additionally, PIC stated the refrigeration technician said there is not much more that can be done. Recommended to PIC getting a second technician opinion. Kitchen has an additional smaller walk-in refrigerator which time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are being stored. Smaller walk-in refrigerator is holding foods below 41 degrees F. PIC stated they are using the middle walk-in refrigerator only for non-TCS foods until the refrigerator is holding foods below 41 degrees F.Additionally, staff is using an ice baths in refrigerated drawers on main cook line to keep foods below 41 degrees F. Will contact restaurant in a few days to inquire about temperature status of middle walk-in refrigerator.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →