FAMOUS FLAMES
423 E CORNELL ST, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863.214.3629
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed a hole in the wall close to floor with 15 rodent droppings, by the spice rack. Observed two rodent droppings underneath prep table by fryer. Operator cleaned and sanitized area and has filled in hole with foam.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024069789 | Dec 6, 2024 | Jan 27, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a bag of shredded pork and a bag of chicken in the reach in cooler made onsite with no date mark, owner date marked.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed chlorine testing strips expired from 2022.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors not smooth or durable in back dry storage area.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in two reach in freezer in back storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on floor and in between equipment in the kitchen.
Jan 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in back storage building not smooth or durable, there is plywood under the reach in cooler and reach in freezers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed two reach in freezers with ice buildup up in them out in the back storage building.
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All staff is expired, C. Fair 1/29/2025, J. Wheeler 1-29-2025 and D. Brown 1-29-2025.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the door handle to the bathroom is loose and the door is not self closing.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in back storage building not smooth or durable, there is plywood under the reach in cooler and reach in freezers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed two reach in freezers with ice buildup up in them out in the back storage building.
Open dumpster lid, employee closed.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on two of the shelves tin foil is torn in the kitchen.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed siding on storage area building damaged from hurricane.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen leaning and in poor condition.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in storage area not smooth or durable.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in building behind kitchen leaning and poor condition.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in the building behind the kitchen not durable near the reach in freezers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in two reach in freezers in the building behind the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler under prep table in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed three cases of 3 compartment trays on the floor in the building behind kitchen, owner moved.
Dec 6, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed several dented cans and one open can in storage area behind kitchen, operator will discard.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen ribs in a black trash bag.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink located by the bathroom, no hot water.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed siding on storage area building damaged from hurricane.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in storage area behind kitchen and bathroom next to dining area damaged and falling in. Observed ceiling tile over table in dining area not smooth.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook and other employee without hair restraints on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen leaning and in poor condition.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in storage area not smooth or durable.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in storage area not working behind kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign on back sink by back door.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons upright on shelve above three compartment sink, operator turn them down.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops outside not in upright position.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers on shelve with no labels on them, employee labeled them.
Dec 6, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed several dented cans and one open can in storage area behind kitchen, operator will discard.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen ribs in a black trash bag.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed a hole in the wall close to floor with 15 rodent droppings, by the spice rack. Observed two rodent droppings underneath prep table by fryer. Operator cleaned and sanitized area and has filled in hole with foam.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink located by the bathroom, no hot water.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed siding on storage area building damaged from hurricane.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in storage area behind kitchen and bathroom next to dining area damaged and falling in. Observed ceiling tile over table in dining area not smooth.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, on shelf and jackets located on shelf, employee moved.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook and other employee without hair restraints on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen leaning and in poor condition.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in storage area not smooth or durable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall down by floor by spice rack, operator filled with foam.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in storage area not working behind kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign on back sink by back door.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons upright on shelve above three compartment sink, operator turn them down.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops outside not in upright position.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers on shelve with no labels on them, employee labeled them.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old food debris on blade. Operator washed and sanitized.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old grease under cookline equipment.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed warmer with no thermometer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of white and brown sugar with no common name label.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Inspector provided handout at inspection.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed seasoned chicken in closed lidded bucket floating in cool water in sink to thaw.
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. Inspector provided handout at inspection employees signed during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed storage area with multiple amounts of unused equipment and items not used which cause unnecessary clutter and make it impossible to properly clean storage area where food is stored floors to walls.
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.