FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL #31
4 N FEDERAL HWY, Hallandale FL 33009 · 954.458.2551
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pans on flat top-; Cooked Mushrooms (90-100F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated to 185F.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025010691 | Dec 13, 2024 | May 19, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Sunkist Lemon wedger with build up of debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed from closing, hand washing sink by server/bar service window blocked with soda gun soaking overnight. Operator removed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer 25 ppm Chlorine. Operator called for service.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan with bags of frozen guacamole stored in employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager removed during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser spray bottle during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of frozen guacamole stored in standing water in pan stored in employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager removed water and stored in walk in cooler.
Oct 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) 6 Drawers under Flat Top/Grill-; Shredded Cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Blue Cheese Crumble (47F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (46-47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk on cooler to quick chill. Server's Station -; Butter (48F Cold Holding) Per employee food item in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Employee stored in lower reach in cooler to quick chill.
Oct 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee fixed hat and pants proceeded to handle a clean utensil without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) 6 Drawers under Flat Top/Grill-; Shredded Cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Blue Cheese Crumble (47F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (46-47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk on cooler to quick chill. Server's Station -; Butter (48F Cold Holding) Per employee food item in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Employee stored in lower reach in cooler to quick chill.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on shelf next to dishwashing machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw ribs stored in prep sink in standing water. Manager stored under running water.
Water leaking from faucet. Observed water leaking from faucet at employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Maintenance fixed during inspection.
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) Case of raw ground beef stored above case of raw pork bacon in walk in cooler. 2) Case of raw ground beef stored above case of raw pork ribs in walk in cooler. Manager inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 6 Drawers under grill/Flat top in cook line- Blue Cheese Crumbles (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (49F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk in freezer to quick chill.
Case of oil stored on floor next to employee handwashing sink. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean Containers on rack next to dishwashing machine wet.
Dec 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 6 Drawers under grill/flat top-; Shedded Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (48-50F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Chef removed. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard during inspection Priority: Basic
Observed: Lower shelf at entrance of bar soiled with dirt, slime. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated food debris, and/or dust. Wall at next to soda machine in dining area soiled. Priority: Basic
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Employee failed to washed hands after entering through the back door. Employee proceeded to removed cleaned plates from the dishwashing machine without washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly and re washed the dishes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice bin-; Half and half (48-50F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed Half and half stored in tray above ice bin at room temperature. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pans on flat top-; Cooked Mushrooms (90-100F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated to 185F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled both degreaser and glass cleaner spray bottles.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on top shelf next to Dishwashing machine.
Oct 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked labels from walk in freezer floor. Proceed to handle a clean plate with customers cheese cake without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 6 Drawers under stove-; Blue cheese crumbles (48-50F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Chef add ice to quick chill. Observed pan doubled.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Solution 300ppm. Instructed Manager to stop using dishwashing machine until solution until fixed.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Employee labeled degreaser bottle during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance. Dish pit area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plates top shelf entrance kitchen. Employee dried during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Entrance of kitchen behind washing machine.
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