FLIP FLOP CAFE
19900 THE PLACE BLVD, Estero FL 33928 · 239-217-2414
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of peeled tomatoes, and 3 dented cans of artichoke hearts. Operator segregated cans to return for credit.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee beverage in the reach in cooler by the side salad prep area.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut pineapple at 58F and cut strawberries at 69F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut pineapple at 58F and cut strawberries at 69F
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes in the dry storage area with water between the containers.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed make cooler next to the fryer not working. Operator stated the parts are on order.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with the Panko bread crumbs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on the cook line in standing water of 117F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored uncooked pizzas not covered.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on the cook-line, operator replaced towels during inspection.
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 Red Drum fish thawing in processing commercially prepared rop. Operator is removing the fish from the bags.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on counter in kitchen cook line area, not stored in sanitizing solution.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of dented roasted red peppers on the top shelf in dry storage area leading into the walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on the can opener blade.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current Food and Beverage license not displays only saw the ABT license posted.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with a watch and bracelets on their wrist, other than one plain single ring.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guards.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed light shining through the door jamb on the hinge side of the kitchen door directly leading outside to the right hand side of the kitchen as you walk in the main door.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook at line not wash hands when changing gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table behind salad station. Operator moved bucket.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on can opener blade. Operator moved can opener for cleaning.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brownish substance inside ice machine lid in the kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with a watch on their hand.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and cornstarch bulk bins not labeled. Operator labeled containers.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed floor fan in front of hand wash sink next to fryer station. Operator moved fan.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup used as scoop in corn meal. Operator removed cup
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed music speaker next to microwave oven on countertop. Operator moved speaker.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no beard guard.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoop on top of flour bin. Operator moved.
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.