FLAGLER RESTAURANT
399 S HOMESTEAD BLVD, Homestead FL 33030 · 305-248-1990
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed on ice from interior of ice machine. Operator began dumping ice.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pancake batter at reach in cooler across cook line. Operator stored products properly.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket at cook line with ppm of 200+. Inspector had operator add more water to dilute solution.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm for sink and surface sanitizer. Operator and inspector changed sanitizer to chlorine and primed multiple times, final reading 100 ppm.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed on ice from interior of ice machine. Operator began dumping ice.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water. Observed at cook line. Operator dumped water during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line: Sausages (95F - Hot Holding). As per chef, less than 30 minutes. Chef placed sausages on flat top to be reheated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves above hand sink in kitchen area where dry food is stored. Observed shelves in waiter station where single service coffee items and jelly are.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in kitchen; hand sink with egg cartons stored inside. Observed at cook line hand sink, cup stored inside. Operator removed all items.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing date of birth for all employees; Melicane, Daisy, Lizbet, Cleaveland, Rachel, Kris, Elaine, Patsy and Roland.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in kitchen area next to triple sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in dining area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked container of home fries in reach in freezer on cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back of kitchen next to mop sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in upstairs storage closet.
Food stored on floor. Observed in upstairs storage closet; soda syrup. Observed at back of kitchen stairwell; oil on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and multiple reach in freezers.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in multiple reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers and freezers.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at ware wash area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic containers on floor in upstairs storage room.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed on shelves in upstairs storage.
Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer on cook line; multiple containers of food with no cover.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed jar of sugar with no label at waiter station.
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer inoperable.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at preparation area.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed thermometer hanging below fan at walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at reach in cooler location in the kitchen has cut marks and is not longer cleanable. Observed near 3 compartment sink and front line. Employee discarded cutting board next to three compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler interior located in the cook line. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer door and heavy accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer at cook line.
Oct 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishmachine at 0ppm. Advised employee to sanitize all dishes in the three compartment sink.Employee called technician during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 cup stored handwashing sink located in the lobby coffee station. Operator removed cup.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer inoperable.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at preparation area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at ice machine at mop sink room. Employee removed debris.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed thermometer hanging below fan at walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located at the reach in cooler soiled with dust. Observed ceiling vents ceiling vents located at the cook line soiled with dust.
Clean utensils or equipment stored on shelves with rust near walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at reach in cooler location in the kitchen has cut marks and is not longer cleanable. Observed near 3 compartment sink and front line. Employee discarded cutting board next to three compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler interior located in the cook line. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer door and heavy accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover vents at reach in cooler located at the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed ice cream reach in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Employee removed debris.
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishmachine at 0ppm. Advised employee to sanitize all dishes in the three compartment sink.Employee called technician during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter stored in cook like at 93F. As per employee, for approximately 2 hours. Employee voluntarily discarded butter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 cup stored handwashing sink located in the lobby coffee station. Operator removed cup.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer inoperable.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at preparation area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at ice machine at mop sink room. Employee removed debris.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed thermometer hanging below fan at walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located at the reach in cooler soiled with dust. Observed ceiling vents ceiling vents located at the cook line soiled with dust.
Clean utensils or equipment stored on shelves with rust near walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at reach in cooler location in the kitchen has cut marks and is not longer cleanable. Observed near 3 compartment sink and front line. Employee discarded cutting board next to three compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler interior located in the cook line. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer door and heavy accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover vents at reach in cooler located at the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed ice cream reach in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Employee removed debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee hung mop.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hot water line at the hand wash sink located by the 3 compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in cooler at front line and also observed at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the cook line.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection 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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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee did not removed gloves neither wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs. Employee was coached to wash hands after cracking eggs.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at the front line. And also at the walk in freezer.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe chlorine was 0 ppm. Employee fixed it.chlorine solution was 100 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine solution was 0ppm. Employee fixed it.chlorine solution was 100 ppm. Employee fixed it.chlorine solution was 100 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (97 F - Hot Holding)inside a container on top of the grill. As per employee for less than 1 hour employee reheated them to 167 ° F.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. We were not able to open the door because ice was buildup around the door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed cheesecake and fruit pulp not covered inside the reach in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook answered his phone and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing his hand. Employee was coached to wash his hand.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed pre cooked sausage stored on the same container with raw chicken. Operator removed the sausage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above pasteurized liquid eggs in the reach in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs at the bottom.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a Food storage container broken in the storage shelf. Operator discarded it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not identified. Operator labeled the sugar.
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.