FLAME HIBACHI & MORE
9940 BELVEDERE RD STE F, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 · 917.724.1701
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 13 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cookline cooler drawers -raw chicken stored over raw shrimp- operator stored properly.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025076961 | Sep 16, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $360 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At cook line, blender cup used for drinks, not sanitized after use to prevent cross contamination Advised operator to not use until properly sanitized.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer or quaternary sanitizer.
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. No proof of training for employees.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on interior of ice machine.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, foods prepared onsite and held over 24 hours not properly date marked. Advised operator of proper date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical not labeled.
Jul 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At cook line, blender cup used for drinks, not sanitized after use to prevent cross contamination Advised operator to not use until properly sanitized.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Raw fish stored over ready to eat noodles. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, chicken nuggets (74F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken wings (82F - Hot Holding); cooked pot stickers (81F - Hot Holding), Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 4 hours. See stop sale. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line low boy, watermelon (59F - Cooling)@4:13 since 1:00, 59F @5:00. At the current rate, product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, sushi rolls (54F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. Operator placed item into walk in to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, chicken nuggets (74F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken wings (82F - Hot Holding); cooked pot stickers (81F - Hot Holding), Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 4 hours. See stop sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line low boy, watermelon (59F - Cooling)@4:13 since 1:00, 59F @5:00. At the current rate, product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer or quaternary sanitizer.
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. No proof of training for employees.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on interior of ice machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, foods prepared onsite and held over 24 hours not properly date marked. Advised operator of proper date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical not labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored not inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At kitchen, opened bottle beverages stored on prep table. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. At kitchen, large bags of rice, large pot of teriyaki sauce stored on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At kitchen, microwave soiled with food debris.
Mar 16, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler, Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed broccoli. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline low boy line flip top cooler, sushi roll (54F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Operator discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage rack, bag of hand soap stored on shelf with food products. Advised operator of proper storage.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge-Muhammad Choudhry
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/
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter, no hand soap at designated hand sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At dry storage rack, opened employee beverages stored on shelf with food products. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At front counter by soda cooler, wall visibly soiled with an accumulation of grease.
Jan 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler, Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed broccoli. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline low boy line flip top cooler, sushi roll (54F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Operator discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage rack, bag of hand soap stored on shelf with food products. Advised operator of proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, hand wash sink used for other purposes as evident by food debris inside sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge-Muhammad Choudhry
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/
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter, no hand soap at designated hand sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At dry storage rack, opened employee beverages stored on shelf with food products. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline low line flip top cooler, in use knife stored in standing water 48F. Advised operator of proper storage for in use utensils. Operator removed knife.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At front counter by soda cooler, wall visibly soiled with an accumulation of grease.
Sep 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over drink mixers- operator removed and stored properly.
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. No proof for Carlos.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over soda boxes at dry storage area- operator removed.
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with gloves on the proceeded to open reach in cooler doors and handle food with out washing their hands and changing their gloves- educated operator - employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over drink mixers- operator removed and stored properly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At reach in cooler - gallon of milk opened two days ago not date marked - operator date marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by prep area- operator provided.
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. No proof for Carlos.
No soap provided at handwash sink by prep area- operator provided.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over soda boxes at dry storage area- operator removed.
May 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Apr 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At walk in cooler non food grade home depot buckets used to store sauce and brown sugar- operator removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cookline cooler drawers -raw chicken stored over raw shrimp- operator stored properly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Yellow chemical spray bottle stored over sauces at storage shelf- operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical spray bottle not labeled - operator labeled.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products- operator provided.
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- by cookline- operator provided.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored over reach in cooler at cookline area- operator removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- at ice machine- operator stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in container with water of 74F- operator removed.
Stored food not covered. At reach in freezer near front counter container of fries not covered- operator covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At three compartment sink - frozen crab and shrimp defrosting in standing water- operator placed under running water.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw fish- operator moved to lower shelf.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cookline counter-Chicken wings 76F at 3:05 to 78F at 3:20( cooling since 2:00)- food left out to cool at room temperature- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 70F within remaining time- operator placed on sheet tray and stored in walk in cooler to quick chill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone stored over dry food items at dry storage area- operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice steam table counter- Rice scoop in standing water of 74F- operator removed.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw shrimp- operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter- Garlic butter 68F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed under time as a public health control, for remaining time.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice cooker area- in use rice scoop stored in water of 80F- operator removed.
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.