FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR AND GRILL
9857 SW 40 ST, Miami FL 33165 · 305.207.7427
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed partially cooked chicken wings (90F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F or take to freezer to rapidly chill.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash sink located near ice machine in back area. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at the front of walk in cooler door. Operator removed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed two cracked plastic containers at the dry rack station. Operator discarded.
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser with no label located in back chemical storage area. Operator labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded
Feb 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
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. Operator wiped down.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area soiled.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 120F near front prep station. Operator discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash hands and touch soiled soiled hand faucet before drying hands.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as a scoop inside egg wash. Operator removed plastic container from inside the egg wash.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled near beverage cooler. Operator wiped down.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour in prep area. Operator removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled located across the cook line.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle with degreaser near ware washing area not labeled. Operator labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent near ware washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with oil not labeled at prep station. Operator labeled.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station in back prep area. Operator restocked.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs on fire suppression system at the cook line. Operator removed.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0PPM. Dish person replenished chlorine. Final reading 100ppm.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet metal containers stacked together on shelf near walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at preparation room. Employee took solution to replenish.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0 ppm. Manager replenished chlorine solution. Final reading, 100ppm.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without immediately cooling the food after the initial heating process. Observed partially cooked chicken wings stored on steam table at cook line. As per manager, for less than 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F or take to freezer to rapidly chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed partially cooked chicken wings (90F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F or take to freezer to rapidly chill.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 500ppm. Employee diluted with water, final reading 200ppm.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment conducts non continuous cooking of chicken wings. No written procedures available.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored inside hand sink at preparation room near walk in cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of dish machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed employee portioning raw ground beef without hair restraint. Employee donned hat.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed metal lids and containers wet nesting on shelves across from preparation sink.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed near ice machine and preparation area. Manager repaired dispensers.
Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Observed establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of chicken wings.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour and cracker meal inside containers. Manager rearranged scoops.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink on to floor.
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