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BAR FLAMENCO

1695 NW 111 AVE, Sweetwater FL 33172 · 305.500.9077

Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats126
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334410
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 28 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2017034759Jul 20, 2017Aug 10, 2017$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey sausage (49F - Cold Holding) as per chef for less than two hours, items placed in another unit for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, staff proceeded to wash it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by front kitchen entrance blocked with garbage can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing not paper towels at handwashing sink unit by walk in freezer entrance, staff provided a new roll
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler, as per kitchen staff from prior day.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler, as per kitchen staff from prior day.
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwashing sink next to walk-in cooler entrance, staff feed towel into dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank at dry storage not secured, staff chained CO bottle.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed unlabeled at several towels stored out of sanitizer bucket at front kitchen counter.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled at container on panko removed from original packaging not labeled at dry storage area.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived while conducting the inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from sprinkler head at hood from kitchen area.
Basic/10-20-4
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 4 boiler certificates expire 08/22/2024. As per chief engineering inspection for all four units performed on 09/06/2024 by Hartford steam boiler and certificates has been delayed.
/48-01-5
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed kitchen staff thermometer not calibrated manufacturer's specifications. Staff was trained on how to calibrate the thermometer, thermometer was calibrated on ice bath to 32F.
Intermediate/05-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles at bar area soiled with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at bar area and employees bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed towel dispenser by walking freezer entrance unable to dispenser paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees Observed at handwashing sink at bar area. Staff placed sing.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef by raw Chicken inside walk in cooler. Operator stored them correctly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade on prep table inside kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cinnamon sugar container not labeled on shelf in front kitchen. Operator labeled it.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.