FLAMINGO RESTAURANT

Name: FLAMINGO RESTAURANT
Address: 901 E 10 AVE BAY 24, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 66.7

901 E 10 AVE BAY 24, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2335571

66.7 Grade F / 100

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FLAMINGO RESTAURANT in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 52 total violations — 8 critical, 8 major, 36 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 4, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 11 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside cocoa powder container at front counter.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table at kitchen area.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled all around kitchen area.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water nesting inside metal containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. Also observed walls soiled all around kitchen area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on the ceiling tiles all around kitchen area.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 groove cutting boards on top triple sink at kitchen area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusty.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer by the fans.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented pineapple cans and 2 dented tomato sauce cans in shelf next to ice machine at kitchen area.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[16-43-4] Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed quaternary test kit expired 2020.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water nesting inside metal containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag stored on top of shelf above preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket in front of 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Operator stored inverted during inspection.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table at kitchen area.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken Empanadas (133F - Hot Holding); Ham and Cheese empanadas (126F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit at from counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator put it inside oven to reheat them.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink water at 79F at kitchen area. Let the water running for more than 3 minutes.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table not stored in sanitizer solution at kitchen area. Employee removed from preparation table.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. Also observed walls soiled all around kitchen area.
[27-06-4] No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed three compartment sink water at 78F at kitchen area. Let water running for over 3 minutes.
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copy certificates for Rachel G., Maria A., Elena R., Dianneris G.,Yanira P., and Joalis L. Hired for over 2 month.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 groove cutting boards on top triple sink at kitchen area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cut ham inside metal container no covered at reach in cooler at front counter. Employee covered during inspection.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on the ceiling tiles all around kitchen area.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside cocoa powder container at front counter.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold liked substance inside ice machine at kitchen area.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer by the fans.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation trying food on her hand with glove on and not changing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee discarded gloves and wash hands.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at walk in freezer.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled all around kitchen area.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw beef inside shelf at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusty.

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