FLAME BBQ & SOULFOOD

Name: FLAME BBQ & SOULFOOD
Address: 1521 45 ST, MANGONIA PARK, FL, 33407, US
Rating: 42.8

1521 45 ST, MANGONIA PARK, FL 33407

License #6022163

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42.8 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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FLAME BBQ & SOULFOOD in MANGONIA PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 42.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 23, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 58 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 49 of them so far.

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Inspections on file

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Latest clean pass

May 23, 2026

The most recent inspection was clean, with no violations documented on May 23, 2026.

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Inspection coverage

91%

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on May 20, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on May 23, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Inspection History

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Passed — No Violations

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line approximately 3 flies landing on cooked pork. See stop sale.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen, walk in cooler, and bbq smoker area covered with puddle of water, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored above cooked wings, discussed with operator to correct storage of products.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. approximately 1 live roach on glue trap hanging from oven hood in kitchen prep area. Discussed with operator to eliminate live roaches and clean and sanitize areas.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding cabinet cooked pork (127F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (119F - Hot Holding) As per operator products held in unit for approximately 30 minutes. Discussed with operator to reheat to 165F+.
[03E-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At cook line: curry chicken (86F at 12:30pm- Reheating) As per operator, reheating since approximately 10 mins at microwave. Discussed with operator to reheat product to 165F+.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Approximately 5 small flying insects flying around at cook line. Approximately 2 small live flying insects flying around in entry hallway. Approximately 3 small live flying insects landing on cooked on cooked pork sitting on cutting board. Approximately 7 small live flying insects flying around at kitchen prep area; 3 of which landed on pan with raw pork. Approximately 2 small live flying insects landing on single service items on Cook line. Approximately 6 small live flying insects on ceiling tiles at cook line. Approximately 8 small live flying insects on floor between prep area and dry storage area. Approximately 2 live flies flying around in smoker area of kitchen. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 lbs of mold food in walkin refrigerator.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cook line steam table and prep table soild with food debris.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no papper towels at hand sink at smoked room.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed at walk-in freezer case of french fries on floor . Operator placed placed on shelf.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed mac and cheese at 2:26 with one hour to go (88F - Cooling) and 3:16 86f) Operator placed in cooler
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear liquid in chemical spray bottle not labeled
[05-03-4] Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Operator has a candy thermometer
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at rear kitchen near office.
[22-02-4] Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at the pulled pork at was made 11/2 /25 not dated . Operator discarded
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer.

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