FLAMINGO LODGE AND RESTAURANT
1 FLAMINGO LODGE HWY, Homestead FL 33034
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pork (48 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler by the grill. As per employee food was stored less than 2 hrs ago. Food was placed inside walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink near ice machine blocked with trash cans.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked together not properly air dried stored at shelves near walk in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored above sauce reaching cooler in the kitchen. Also observed bug zapper stored over black rack with clean utensils.
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under handwash sink near the ice machine in the kitchen.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and started preparing smoothies. No handwash. Coached employee.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 18 bag of fully thawed Mahi in ROP at vegetables reach in cooler.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener rusted.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 18 bag of fully thawed Mahi in ROP at vegetables reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven at cook line soiled with food debris.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from pipe onto floor at handwash sink near ice machine in the kitchen.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached with no breaker at mop sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dust accumulation in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed gloves to removed his cell phone from above preparation table and then failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 24 units of packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 24 units of packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored above preparation table. Employee removed his cell phone.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at the cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across the stove.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a leaking under the hand wash sink by the oven.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed them.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pork (48 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler by the grill. As per employee food was stored less than 2 hrs ago. Food was placed inside walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator put can opener to wash.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards located at preparation reach in cooler are no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed ear bud stored above preparation table. Operator removed them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at the front counter. Employee removed it and stored it at least 6 inches off the floor.
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at both unisex bathrooms.
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.