EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN
3546 ST JOHN'S BLUFF RD S UNIT 202, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 904-903-7413
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
FEB 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on reach-in cooler across from stove soiled/ stained.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator stated employee has their certification with them and they are off today.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor next to fryer. Operator removed from floor to properly store.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored next to single use gloves. Operator removed container of advil to properly store.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork chops stored above ready to eat dough, not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed pork chops to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler. Observed pan of cheese stored above chill line of cooler. Operator placed container of cheese in bottom of cooler to chill. Also, garlic oil mix (49F-60F - Cold Holding) in bottom of reach-in cooler and at end of counter on cook line. Chef stated he had it out for a little while and placed back in cooler to chill. Container at end of counter on top of ice. Operator readjusted container to be surrounded by ice to chill.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator having employees read, sign and date form.
Food stored on floor. Case of water in plastic bottles store on floor in dry food storage area. Operator removed from floor to properly store.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on shelves and wall in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket in manner Wet mop stored in mop bucket in a manner for mop not to properly dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) on cook line. Operator added bleach and retested at 100ppm
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at mop sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler torn.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Can of burn spray stored next to single use foil in cabinet below sandwich press. Operator removed burn spray to properly store.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings stored on top of single service condiments. Operator removed employee purse to properly store.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler torn.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored in hand sink next to walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen deeply grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages stored throughout kitchen. Manager instructed employees to remove and store properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf above preparation table. Manager instructed employee to remove and store properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employee with bracelets, watches engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in middle of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of meat in walk-in freezer stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in kitchen. Employee removed and stored meat and onions properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
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.