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FOUR FLAMINGOS

601 FRONT ST, Key West FL 33040 · (305)296-9900

Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 5 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats96
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5401722
Grade history
APR 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Nov 12, 2025Inspection 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
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags missing date of last oyster sold.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at cook line grooved and not easily cleaned..
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Employee stored on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above dish machine area soiled with dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored above ice machine not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in side of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Intermediate/01C-10-4
Food stored on floor. Observed lobster and pork fat stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Fan covers with accumulated dust in the walk in cooler. Maintenance leaned during the inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and flour with no name label. Operator placed new label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put it inside 5he sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled at cook line.
Basic/23-24-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer outside observe a box with fruits stored on floor. Chef placed boxes on shelves..
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at kitchen faucet missing at hand wash sink.
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, reach in cooler for salad
Basic/22-16-4
Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife in the cook line with handle wrapped in tape.
Basic/14-12-4
Walk in cooler /vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5

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.