FLAMINGO CROSSING
1105 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305.923.4104
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed a metal cup not inverted on shelf at warewashing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of lemonade store on the floor at walk-in cooler. Observed multiple cases of food items stored on the floor and walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the floor at walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at kitchen area soiled.
Dec 15, 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Patrick with not food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at kitchen preparation area. During the inspection employee placed a paper towel roll.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed 6 plastic containers with ice cream stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed chest freezer interior soiled.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Cigarette boxes, tools battery on top of microwave.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired CFM card ROBIN BARTLEY
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell turn off. Turned on by manager.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Minor tear on reach in freezer lid.
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.