What is Red Lobster #0277's health inspection score?

Red Lobster #0277 has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Red Lobster #0277 last inspected?

Red Lobster #0277 was last inspected on December 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Red Lobster #0277 have?

Red Lobster #0277 has 34 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Red Lobster #0277 safe to eat at?

Red Lobster #0277 has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Red Lobster #0277

Name: Red Lobster #0277
Address: 5201 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 79

5201 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/4/2025

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Dec 4, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-14 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5201 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

Nov

Jan 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

8 basic

Feb 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Feb

Jun 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Short Form Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

72/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE STORED, HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE, GREASE BUILD UP AND WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−23 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE BAR STORAGE AREA CABINET ON THE BOTTOM SECTION
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING, AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF BENCH SEAT LOCATED IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA, AS WELL AS INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE BAR STORAGE AREA CABINET ON THE BOTTOM SECTION
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING, AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(FISH, SEAFOOD, ROASTED POTATOES). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE BAR STORAGE AREA CABINET ON THE BOTTOM SECTION
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS OF KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING, AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 24

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE BAR STORAGE AREA CABINET ON THE BOTTOM SECTION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS OF KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING, AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER WHERE FROZEN SHRIMP AND BATTER ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (RANGE OF 66F-70F) AT WASHBOWL SINKS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER WHERE FROZEN SHRIMP AND BATTER ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH, DURABLE, NON-POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): BEVERAGE STATION AT WAIT STATION IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH DISH SCRAPE BASIN, WRAPPED WITH TOWEL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES AT FRONT WAIT STATION AND IN WAREWASHING AREA CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE FLOOR MAINTAINED CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. WALL SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN DISREPAIR, WORN AND CRUMBLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED VENT COVER IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−18 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH MALE AND FEMALE TOILET ROOMS, 60F-66F. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES (100F-120F). CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030(C).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH, DURABLE, NON-POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BEVERAGE STATION AT WAIT STATION IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH DISH SCRAPE BASIN, WRAPPED WITH TOWEL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES AT FRONT WAIT STATION AND IN WAREWASHING AREA CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE FLOOR MAINTAINED CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. WALL SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN DISREPAIR, WORN AND CRUMBLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED VENT COVER IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−28 pts

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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