FLAMINGOZ A TASTE OF MIAMI
620-1 RAILROAD SQ, Tallahassee FL 32310
Last inspected Sep 15, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef shanks 57F, per owner stored overnight.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food prep table. Operator removed drinks away during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on food prep table. Operator removed cell phone during time of inspection.
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Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw shell eggs, box of mayonnaise and box containing ranch stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food items during time of inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area. No handwashing sign inside women's bathroom. Emailed copy of handwashing sign to operator during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef patting sitting in water to thaw. Operator ran water over beef patties during time of inspection.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 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.
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken cold holding at 47F for more than 4 hours. *See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped inside handwashing sink across from reach in freezer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside raw chicken. Operator removed bowl during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken sitting inside sink. Operator ran water over chicken during inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at handwashing sink to across from reach in freezer.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef shanks 57F, per owner stored overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef shanks 57F, per owner stored overnight.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed gel chafing fuel stored next to bread crumbs and Tajin seasoning. Operator removed and stored properly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor near employee entrance. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezers near 3 compartment sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between exposed cooler and prep table. Operator removed knife during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon in reach in cooler 50F, per manager placed into cooler 1.5 hour ago, manager moved to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn 125F and black beans 127F in expo closet to hand wash sink, back of kitchen, per manager placed 1.5 hour ago, manager reheated to 167F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels hand wash sink bar area. Manager replaced paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap hand wash sink bar area. Manager replaced soap
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and pans not stored inverted. Manager stored properly.
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 salmon thawing under expo cooler when packaging states it should remain frozen.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Manager stored properly.
Stored food not covered. Observed plantains not covered in reach in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls behind fryer, grill, prep tables soiled with grease.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator supplied paper towels during inspection.
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.