Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
30
Last inspection
December 3, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 8
Red Lobster currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 3, 2025 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 30 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
December 3, 2025
- Date
- December 3, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 30
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Red Lobster received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in August 2024 with a score of 5.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Red Lobster's latest score: 30
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Lobster's current NYC health grade?
Red Lobster does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Red Lobster last inspected?
Red Lobster was last inspected on December 3, 2025.
What was Red Lobster's latest inspection score?
Red Lobster's latest inspection score was 30 points.
How many violations did Red Lobster have in its latest inspection?
Red Lobster had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Red Lobster located?
Red Lobster is located at 5 Times Square in Manhattan, NY 10036.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50014078
Last updated: June 26, 2026