FLAME BBQ & SOULFOOD

Name: FLAME BBQ & SOULFOOD
Address: 1521 45 ST, MANGONIA PARK, FL, 33407, US
Rating: 31.7

1521 45 ST, MANGONIA PARK, FL 33407

License #6022163

🔥 BBQ ℹ️

31.7 Grade F / 100

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May 23, 2026 · 0 findings · 0 critical

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FLAME BBQ & SOULFOOD in MANGONIA PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 31.7 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, inspectors documented 58 total violations — 23 critical, 13 major, 22 minor.

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Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[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.
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In kitchen fly sticker tape hung over multiple food storage and preparation areas, discussed with operator to remove.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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+.
[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+.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at rear kitchen near office.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed at walk-in freezer case of french fries on floor . Operator placed placed on shelf.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer.
[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.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at nonworking refrigerator at cook line
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 lbs of mold food in walkin refrigerator.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef , and raw fish above cooked rice in reach-in refrigerator.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed high temperature grill cleaner stored above prep sink next to conventional ovens .
[22-02-4] Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
[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
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[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.
[05-03-4] Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Operator has a candy thermometer
[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
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear liquid in chemical spray bottle not labeled

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the ice machine, a bowl was stored inside and was being used to dispense the ice. The bowl was removed.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Inside the walk in cooler, water dripping into a bus tub on the floor.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues.
[29-20-5] Very slow draining water in handwash sink. At the sink in the prep area.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on the wall around the hand sink next to the cook line by the entrance to the kitchen Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on the trash can under the hands sink next to the cook line by the to the kitchen Approximately 50 live small flying insects landing on the desk and chairs between the front hand sink and soda machine 3 live small flying insects landing on the wall over the slushee machine in front of the cook line. Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on the wall at the cashier between the take out windows. Approximately 15 live small flying insects landing on the trash can next to the soda premix rack next to the prep line 4 live small flying insects landing on the wall over the prep line Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on the clean pots and pans on the rack next to the triple sink. Approximately 15 live small flying insects landing on the chemical rack in the back of the kitchen near the rear door. Approximately 10 live small flying insects on the walls of the mop sink next to the rear door in the kitchen
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler, raw eggs, raw pork and raw fish stored over shredded cheese and potato salad. The operator moved the items to the bottom shelf to store properly.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found crawling up the wall behind the clean pots and pans rack.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the smoker room, no paper towels in the dispenser. Paper towels were provided.