FLAMESTONE AMERICAN GRILL
4009 TAMPA RD #4, Oldsmar FL 34677 · 813-814-7778
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies found behind the bar. No contamination observed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026029655 | Apr 20, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $200 |
| 3--2020009854 | Dec 18, 2019 | Jun 22, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies found behind the bar. No contamination observed.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef 45F held over night in unit. Meat was in very front of the unit against the door. All other items in unit were at proper temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 45F held over night in unit. Meat was in very front of the unit against the door. All other items in unit were at proper temperature.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee activity engaged actively involved in food preparation with beard not using beard guard.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Discussed with operator the reason that wiping cloth can not be used under cutting board is that it is not a non porous surface and can hold bacteria.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line containing water food removed from the original container not labeled with common name.
Sep 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter, cook line
Stored food not covered. Breaded cauliflower in walk in freezer not covered
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 PPM
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Steak sauce dated 7-31-25 Unidentifiable sauce dated 8-4-25 Operator threw away outdated food
Rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can olives 3 cans pumpkin
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream (50F - Cold Holding), cream was on the counter for less than 4 hours before placed in cooler. Unable to get second temperature.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter, cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored on front cook line. Operator removed the beverage during inspections
Stored food not covered. Breaded cauliflower in walk in freezer not covered
Water draining onto floor surface. Drain to dish washer clogged. Operator cleared drain during inspection
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 52F cold hold second temp 42F at 2:45pm., shredded cheese 50F cold hold, fish 46F cold hold second temperature at 2:45 38F, cut tomatoes 52F cold hold, second temperature at 2:45 46F cooling. Food removed from unit and placed under alternate refrigerator. Food was in unit for less than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 108F hot hold, Beef 121 F hot holding
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back storage room no ceiling. Exposed metal
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket dumped into handwashing sink. Discussed with manager.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top coolers on cook line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket next to single service to go boxed. Operator relocated.
Dec 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Bar dishmachine 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer was empty, operator refilled sanitizer. Operator ran dish machine 3 times, 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine until working properly. Operator is to use the dishmachine in the back of house to sanitize dishes.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. blue cheese crumbles (58F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. First cooler: goat cheese (46F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (64F - Cold Holding) Food was moved to cooler from walk in less than 4 hours ago. Operator added bags of ice to food. Left/top side of second flip top cooler: scallops (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Food was moved to cooler from walk in less than 4 hours ago. Operator added bags of ice to food. blue cheese crumbles (58F - Cold Holding) operator states food was in cooler over night and no temperatures were taken today. See stop sale. Pizza cooler: blue cheese crumbles (60F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) all food was relocated to walk in freezer for rapid chill. Operator states food was moved to unit less than 4 hours ago.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket dumped into handwashing sink. Discussed with manager.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna and salmon served on the lunch and dinner menu served raw. Consumer advisory is posted on both menus. Operator is to add asterisk next to raw fish and consumer advisory on all menus.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top coolers on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Container on potatoes on floor in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to ware washing area. Provided operator paper handwash sign and sign is now hanging.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket next to single service to go boxed. Operator relocated.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler next to steam table on cook line.
Jul 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Torn gasket on reach in cooler- line.
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand sinks on cooks line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both keg coolers at bar
Torn gasket on reach in cooler- line.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooks line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream tubs.
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