CRAZY FLAMINGO
1035 N COLLIER BLVD #313, Marco Island FL 34145 · (239)642-9600
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the chest freezer on the cook line and the upright freezer next to the hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris on the can opener blade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a metal bowl inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator removed the metal bowl
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are handleless plastic ramekins inside multiple containers of dried herbs. operator removed the ramekins.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, employee put on a hat.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the shelving on the door of the tallest reach in freezer in the storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris on the can opener blade.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for Hector, James and Edy have expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are scoops without handles in multiple containers of dry spices.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There are multiple employees without hair restraints. Employees put on hats.
Food stored on floor. There is a container of tomato sauce stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is a ice scoop with the handle in contact with the ice at the bar.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There are multiple knives that are being held in a slot between that range and the oven. Operator removed the knives.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are multiple sets of tongs on oven door handles. Operator removed the tongs.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some of the oyster tags are not marked with the last date served.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles at the bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the glass top freezer on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. There is a bottle of tylenol stored with dry spices and hot sauces in the back prep area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw chicken is stored over raw oysters. Operator moved the poultry to proper storage.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. There is no proof of training for Julie Helmic.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the back prep area and on the chemical storage shelves.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ice chutes of both ice machines.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the walk-in cooler there are plastic ramekins inside containers of peppers, chicken base and chopped garlic.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the chest freezer in the kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.the ice scoops for both ice machines are stored on top of a cardboard box.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood and hood filters.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. There is a bottle of tylenol stored with dry spices. Operator removed the tylenol.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food deon the can opener blade.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided the operator with a consumer advisory for raw oysters, operator placed the advisory at the entrance to the gar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). Operator added water to the sanitizer solution. Quaternary sanitizer in triple sink 200ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold like substance on the ice chute in the smaller ice machine.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. There is no proof of food safety training for Jose in the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is a employee drink on top of the white chest freezer next to the walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the glass top chest freezer by the walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoops are on top of a roll of plastic trash bags on top of the ice machine. operator moved the ice scoops to the dish pit.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There is a pair of tongs hanging from the oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.there is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters.
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