FLANIGANS
330 SOUTHERN BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33405 · 561.659.3129
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At cook line, par cooked hamburgers no time mark. Operator stated item held less than one hour. Placed proper time mark.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. raw pork (61F - Ambient Cooling for 45 minutes at 3:10, 61F at 3:30) in covered deep filled pan in produce walk in cooler. At current rate of cooling, item will not reach 41F within required 4 hour window. Operator removed covering and reorganized to help increase cooling rate.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic side container with no handle stored directly in lemon butter. Operator removed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe underneath kitchen prep area handsink leaking.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Dish washer handled dirty dishes then proceeded to touch clean dish from dish machine without washing hands. Operator educated employee about proper handwashing. Employee washed hands.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline flip top cooler, egg wash (45F - Cold Holding); giuseppe sauce (56F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held for approximately 3 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator removed items and replaced them.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee beverage stored over prep table. Operator removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line, in use knife stored in between equipment. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At bar, soda gun holster soiled. Operator removed to clean.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Both cooks pulling their pants up with gloved hands then one cook handled cooked wings and other one preparing food without changing gloves. Explained and both washed hands.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
8 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. At expo line, servers touching hair, face then touching clean plates without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line, employees touched soiled aprons and soiled wiping cloths then touched clean plates without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Employee bottle water stored in drink ice. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At cook line, non food grade spray bottle used for oil. Operator discarded bottle.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At washing in cooler, raw beef stored over beer kegs. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Employee bottle water stored in drink ice. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out temperature approximately 2 hours prior. Operator placed ice onto items for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At cook line, par cooked hamburgers no time mark. Operator stated item held less than one hour. Placed proper time mark.
Clam tags not marked with last date served. Advised operator to date mark tags with last date used.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, mahi-mahi, French fries stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. At bar area, uncovered drink salt stored next to hand sink. Operator removed drink salt.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on both sides of the splitter under dishwasher area. ( installed before the splitter)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in server hand sink. Explained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue color liquid spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection 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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Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers, 4 door desert cooler across cook line. Employee segregated.
Aug 16, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pantry - Mac salad (45F - Cold Holding); pico (45F - Cold Holding); seafood salad (46F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding); not portioned or prepared today operator states held under 4 hours - all TCS foods removed from holding unit and moved to walk in cooler - operator contacted technician. fry station - shredded cheddar (52F - Cold Holding) held under 4 hours - moved to walk in cooler. grill station - cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (57F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today and held under 4 hours - operator moved to walk in cooler.
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/. MICHAEL SORKIN, 05/17/2018
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched pants then put on gloves without hand washing. Operator instructed wash hands and put on new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pantry - Mac salad (45F - Cold Holding); pico (45F - Cold Holding); seafood salad (46F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding); not portioned or prepared today operator states held under 4 hours - all TCS foods removed from holding unit and moved to walk in cooler - operator contacted technician. fry station - shredded cheddar (52F - Cold Holding) held under 4 hours - moved to walk in cooler. grill station - cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (57F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today and held under 4 hours - operator moved to walk in cooler.
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/. MICHAEL SORKIN, 05/17/2018
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
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