FRESH FLAMINGO
6609 SUPERIOR AVE, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941-600-6551
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023. The operator renewed the license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $2,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018025205 | Apr 6, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 | $2,200 |
| 7--2017031715 | May 26, 2017 | Jul 26, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 502 VENETO BLVD, North Venice — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink with book bag in sink. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees drinks stored above clean pans in dishwashing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed grits stored in container on floor of dry storage area. Manager removed grits from floor.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of pizza making reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution in dishwashing area. Manager removed cloth.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a plastic container of mayonnaise. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a purple chemical spray bottle stored near boxed apple juice. The operator properly stored the spray chemical bottle.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 502 VENETO BLVD, North Venice — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked rice date marked 8/27 in the 2-door reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the rice.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked rice date marked 8/27 in the 2-door reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the rice.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the hand sink in the dish area. Observed no paper towels for the hand sink in the prep area. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed raw salmon in the walk in cooler not marked with the date when removed from the freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a spoon handle used as a scoop for coleslaw not stored above the food. The spoon was removed from the coleslaw.
Insect control device installed over food preparation table near the walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam cups stored on the floor in the storage closet. The operator properly stored the cups.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the quaternary wiping cloth solution at 0ppm. The operator replaced with a chlorine solution. Observed the chlorine solution at 100ppm.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 502 VENETO BLVD, North Venice — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed in-use copper strainers behind the inside bar. The operator discontinued use of the strainers.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee cutting washed ready to eat tomatoes using bare hand contact. The operator discarded the tomato.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line nearest the salad station. The operator stated the hot dogs had been held for over 4 hours. The operator discarded the hot dogs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line nearest the salad station. The operator stated the hot dogs had been held for over 4 hours. The operator discarded the hot dogs.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soiled dishes stored inside the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator removed the dishes.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dish area. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed iced tea filters stored unprotected at the server station. The operator inverted the filters.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 502 VENETO BLVD, North Venice — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (59F - Cooling) in the 2-door reach in cooler nearest the three compartment sink on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken had been held overnight. The operator discarded the chicken.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken (59F - Cooling) in the 2-door reach in cooler nearest the three compartment sink on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken had been held overnight. The operator discarded the chicken.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed heavy whipping cream with a mold-like growth behind the inside bar. The operator discarded the heavy whipping cream.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (122F - Hot Holding) and beer cheese (133F - Hot Holding) in the steam table on the cook line. The operator reheated the chili (196F - Hot Holding) and beer cheese (170F - Hot Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dish area. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed thawed cooked chicken wings not marked with the date removed from the freezer.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal containers with no handles used as scoops for sugar, flour, and panko in the prep area. The operator removed the containers.
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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator discarded the tuna.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on top of a microwave on the cook line. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly store the cell phones.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while engaged in food preparation. The employee removed the bracelet.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of rice stored on the floor in dry storage. The operator properly store the container of rice.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses behind the bar.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the dish area.
Opened employee beverage container in the 2-door reach in cooler at the salad station with food to be served to customers. The operator discarded the beverage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed guacamole thawing in standing water at the salad station. The operator placed the guacamole in the walk in cooler.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 502 VENETO BLVD, North Venice — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023. The operator renewed the license during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over tofu in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw beef.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored hanging near single-use food containers in the storage area. The operator properly stored the chemicals.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the quaternary wiping cloth solution behind the tiki bar at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored in the handwashing sink in the dish area. Observed ice inside the handwashing sink at the service station. The operator removed the dishes from the handwashing sink in the dish area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine behind the inside bar.
No cleaning agent provided at the dishmachine behind the tiki bar. The operator replaced the empty detergent.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled behind the tiki bar. The operator labeled the spray bottle.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handles used as scoops for panko, sugar, and seafood breading in the kitchen. The operator removed the containers from the food products.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean silverware stored next to the hasink at the wait station exposed to splash. The operator properly stored the clean silverware.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch on the cook line. The employee removed the watch.
In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at the grill on the cook line. The operator properly stored the spatula.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service cups stored on the floor in the storage area.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 502 VENETO BLVD, North Venice — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground turkey stored over ready to eat hot dogs in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the hot dogs.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary, or chlorine test kits on site.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wiping cloth used to cover cut lettuce in the salad station. The operator removed the wiping cloth.
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 thawed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator cut slits in the packaging.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on a shelf above a food prep area at the salad station. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind the inside bar.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave soiled with food debris.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the office in the kitchen. The operator placed a receptacle near the handwashing sink.
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.