FLIP FLOPS BAR AND GRILLE
1210 LAGO VISTA COURT, Kissimmee FL 34746
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 41 points better than where it started.
Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Outside the building and company was there to clean it up and fix the drain. Warning**
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles by dishware area not labeled. Operator labeled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees handling food in kitchen not wearing hair restraints.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula by ice bin with reach-in freezers in water temping 68F. Operator discarded.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over prepped vegetables in reach-in cooler by dry storage. Operator rearranged.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has chlorine test strips for dishmachine, no quaternary tests strips for triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink on cookline. Operator provided paper towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on middle maketable on cookline.
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes hot holding 125°; operator moved to stove top for immediate temperature recovery, reheated to 167f within 30 minutes
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at 2 hand sinks in kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from prep sink
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 unused coolers outside back door
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of grits at the bottom of make table. Operator switch it.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of raw pork at the reach-in freezer. Operator switch it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup of drink stored at dishwasher area next to clean plate.
May 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. 0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of grits at the bottom of make table. Operator switch it.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of raw pork at the reach-in freezer. Operator switch it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup of drink stored at dishwasher area next to clean plate.
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 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. 0 ppm.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 5-10 live flying throughout kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of grits at the bottom of make table. Operator switch it.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of raw pork at the reach-in freezer. Operator switch it.
Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Outside the building and company was there to clean it up and fix the drain. Warning**
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup of drink stored at dishwasher area next to clean plate.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Throughout kitchen because of the sewage out side.
Nov 20, 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 soap provided at handwash sink. Located at the middle of cook line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small soufflé cup inside sugar container in server area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at the middle of cook line
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Pesto sauce in the reach in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese should have been discarded on 6/17/24
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottled hanging above the 2 comp sink.
/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filters soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.ice bucket.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Water on the ground in the bar area
Reach-in freezer soiled
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Manager is changing menu to use "K" KRAB AND DROPPING LUMP. Manager states new menu starting April 1 with no Crab cakes or crab of any kind on menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area handwash sink.
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.
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and other string bracelets.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area handwash sink.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil stored on the floor
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. On top of the ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign missing by the grill
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By the exit door.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.located inside.
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.