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FLIK INTERNATIONAL CORP

8501 WILLIAMS RD, Estero FL 33928 · 239-301-6670

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats280
Risk levelRisk Level 3 - HSP
LicenceSEA4606901
Grade history
APR 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tenders above raw French fries in reach in freezer at 28F not frozen solid. Operator moved chicken tenders.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023063421Sep 26, 2023Dec 11, 2023$200

Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory present. Emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed return air vent in chemical storage room with dust like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cookline reach in on prep line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink in prep area not working.
Basic/29-08-4
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed return air vent in kitchen on the back line soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in door gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer on the front buffet/cookline not functioning.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on rear prep/cook line soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on prep reach in refrigerator next to tilt skillet soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of food debris on reach in freezer door handle and door.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing on the dry storage area.
Basic/36-36-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of food debris on reach in cooler door and gaskets in the coffee station.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed 1 box of rolls and 1 box of vegetables stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved items to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves on back prep line rusted.
Basic/14-33-4
Oct 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not sanitizing properly high temperature sanitizing dish machine only reaching 142F, operator has 3 compartment sink set up and is sanitizing dish ware in 3 compartment sink, operator stated that dish machine in the process of being repaired at time of inspection. 3 compartment sink set up quaternary solution at 400ppm. At 120 F
High priority/22-49-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2024 · Observed parts are in for the dishwasher repair however due to Hurricane Helene repair person was unable to complete the repairs. 3 compartment sink is set up and quaternary sanitizer solution is at 175ppm. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler doors.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 30, 2024 · Observed gaskets still soiled. Time Extended
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not sanitizing properly high temperature sanitizing dish machine only reaching 142F, operator has 3 compartment sink set up and is sanitizing dish ware in 3 compartment sink, operator stated that dish machine in the process of being repaired at time of inspection. 3 compartment sink set up quaternary solution at 400ppm. At 120 F
High priority/22-49-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handled plastic cup in sugar bag in bulk in use container.
Basic/14-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler doors.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tenders above raw French fries in reach in freezer at 28F not frozen solid. Operator moved chicken tenders.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to slicer and prep table. Operator filled paper towel holder.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed and printed consumer advisory handout. DBPR Form HR 5030-081 Consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid on lexan container with chicken stored inside in the walk in cooler.
Basic/14-38-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Operator moved bag off of the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer around the door frame.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed chicken tenders and French fries in reach in freezer on front cookline.
Basic/03A-05-5
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in and walk in door gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed residue of old labels on washed dished in storage area.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on drying rack next to dishwasher not properly air dried before stacking.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 27, 2023 · Observed containers not properly air dried before stacking. Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor next to hand wash sink at far end of front cook line.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 27, 2023 · Observed oil container on floor next to cook line on front cook line. Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers on storage shelf next to walk in cooler.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 27, 2023 · Observed old labels on food containers. Time Extended
Sep 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 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 without washing hands then cut ready to eat bagel.
High priority/12A-07-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on drying rack next to dishwasher not properly air dried before stacking.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor next to hand wash sink at far end of front cook line.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment cart handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of cart on front buffet line next to stovetop.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on back line soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers on storage shelf next to walk in cooler.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning

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.